Heaven's Gate (1980)

  • R
  • 11/19/1980 (US)
  • Drama, Western, Romance
  • 3h 37m

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

Overview

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.

Michael Cimino

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Kris Kristofferson's headshot

Kris Kristofferson

James Averill
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston's headshot

Sam Waterston

Frank Canton
Brad Dourif's headshot

Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert's headshot

Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten's headshot

Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges's headshot

Jeff Bridges

John L. Bridges

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