'The Deer Hunter' trivia and fun facts

The interpretation of his life

De Niro has always said that in this film he made the best interpretation of his life.

Very long hands

The slaps the characters exchange during Russian roulette are totally real.

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.

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