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Heaven's Gate
1980 6.8 (371 votes) 3h 38m
Genres
Drama Western
Production Companies
United Artists
Partisan Productions

Heaven's Gate

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

Overview

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., 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.

Key Crew

Director: Michael Cimino

Director of Photography: Vilmos Zsigmond

Screenplay: Michael Cimino

Producer: Joann Carelli

Top Cast

Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson

James Averill

Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt
John Hurt

Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston

Frank Canton

Brad Dourif
Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor

Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges

John L. Bridges

Videos

Heaven's Gate (Modern Trailer)

Official Trailer

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