Trivia
The Deer Hunter
Directed by Michael Cimino · starring Robert De Niro, John Cazale and John Savage
- 3 facts
- 1978
The Deer Hunter: trivia
All 3 facts
- 1
High risk
In order to enhance the realism of the film, Robert De Niro and John Savage dispensed with doubles in the scene where they jump from the helicopter.
- 2
Very long hands
The slaps the characters exchange during Russian roulette are totally real.
- 3
The interpretation of his life
De Niro has always said that in this film he made the best interpretation of his life.