The Deer Hunter moves from the steel mills outside Pittsburgh to the jungles of Vietnam as it explores the upheaval faced by a tight-knit group of friends when three of them enlist to serve in Vietnam. This emotionally shattering 1978 drama won five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, and Actor in a Supporting Role) and showcases groundbreaking work from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, John Savage, and the late John Cazale.