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Heaven's Gate (1980)

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What one loves about life are the things that fade.

Harvard graduate James Averill is the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., when a battle erupts between the area's poverty-stricken immigrants and its wealthy cattle farmers. The politically connected ranch owners fight the immigrants with the help of Nathan Champion, a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson. As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Cimino
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    James Averill Kris Kristofferson
  • Profile picture of Christopher Walken
    Nathan D. Champion Christopher Walken
  • Profile picture of John Hurt
    Billy Irvine John Hurt
  • Profile picture of Sam Waterston
    Frank Canton Sam Waterston
  • Profile picture of Brad Dourif
    Mr. Eggleston Brad Dourif
  • Profile picture of Isabelle Huppert
    Ella Watson Isabelle Huppert
  • Profile picture of Joseph Cotten
    The Reverend Doctor Joseph Cotten
  • Profile picture of Jeff Bridges
    John L. Bridges Jeff Bridges

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