Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate

Heaven's Gate

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

6.7217 min
DramaWesternHistory

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 11/19/1980

Runtime: 217 min

Director: Michael Cimino

Writers: Michael Cimino

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

Ronnie Hawkins

Ronnie Hawkins

Major Wolcott

Paul Koslo

Paul Koslo

Mayor Charlie Lezak

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