Heaven's Gate (1980)
November 19, 1980
Drama, Western
3h 38m


What one loves about life are the things that fade.
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- James Averill Kris Kristofferson
- Nathan D. Champion Christopher Walken
- Billy Irvine John Hurt
- Frank Canton Sam Waterston
- Mr. Eggleston Brad Dourif
- Ella Watson Isabelle Huppert
- The Reverend Doctor Joseph Cotten
- John L. Bridges Jeff Bridges
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Keywords
- epic
- immigrant
- dance
- showdown
- wyoming, usa
- love triangle
- montana
- brothel
- marshal
- studies
- idealist
- cock fighting
- cockfight
- cattle baron
- fiddler
- roller skating rink
- 19th century
- repression
- johnson county war