Heaven's Gate

Heaven's Gate (1980)

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.

Date of release
1980-11-19
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (438)
Runtime
3h 37m
Genres
Drama, Western, History
Director
Michael Cimino

Casting

  • Kris Kristofferson — James Averill
  • Christopher Walken — Nathan D. Champion
  • John Hurt — Billy Irvine
  • Sam Waterston — Frank Canton
  • Brad Dourif — Mr. Eggleston
  • Isabelle Huppert — Ella Watson
  • Joseph Cotten — The Reverend Doctor
  • Jeff Bridges — John L. Bridges
  • Ronnie Hawkins — Major Wolcott
  • Paul Koslo — Mayor Charlie Lezak
  • Geoffrey Lewis — Trapper Fred
  • Richard Masur — Cully

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