The Deer Hunter 1978 Genres: Epic, War Epic, Drama, War, Character Development, Cinematography, Direction, Friendship, Soundtrack, Realism, Symbolism, Mental Health, Pacing Country: UK Director: Michael Cimino Duration: 183m Year: 1978 Actors: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep, George Dzundza, Chuck Aspegren, Shirley Stoler, Rutanya Alda, Pierre Segui, Mady Kaplan, Amy Wright, Mary Ann Haenel, Richard Kuss, Joe Grifasi, Christopher Colombi Jr., Victoria Karnafel, Jack Scardino Storyline: The lives of a group of friends are forever changed by the Vietnam War.