In the movie Deer Hunter, Nick (Michael Caine) is a veteran hunter who is out hunting deer in the forest. He is shown to be a skilled marksman, and he often takes risks while hunting to get close to his prey. One day, while he’s hunting, he comes across a group of deer in a clearing.
He decides to take a risk and shoot one of the deer from a distance. Unfortunately, he hits the deer in the head with his bullet, and it dies instantly. .
Nick is shocked by what he has done, and he begins to wonder if he should have shot the deer at all. He starts to play Russian roulette with himself to see if he can avoid getting arrested for animal cruelty.
He pulls out a gun and puts it to his head, spinning the cylinder until he comes to the bullet that he fears will kill him. But as he pulls the trigger, nothing happens–the gun doesn’t fire.
Nick is relieved that his gun didn’t fire, but he is still worried about what could have happened if it had. He knows that if it hadn’t been for his lucky streak, he probably would have been arrested for animal cruelty.
In spite of his risky behavior while hunting, Nick’s character shows that there are still ways for seasoned hunters to enjoy their sport without putting their lives at risk.
