Heaven's Gate

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

6.719803h 37m

Released

Drama

Western

History

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1980-11-19

Runtime3h 37m

LanguagesEnglishFrançaisPусскийPolskiУкраїнськийDeutsch

CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$44,000,000

Revenue$3,484,331

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Cast & Crew

Kris Kristofferson

as James Averill

Christopher Walken

as Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt

as Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston

as Frank Canton

Brad Dourif

as Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert

as Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten

as The Reverend Doctor

Jeff Bridges

as John L. Bridges

Ronnie Hawkins

as Major Wolcott

Paul Koslo

as Mayor Charlie Lezak

Reviews

John Chard

Jun 22, 2019

8/10

Heaven’s Gate (1980) Barbed wire and women are the two greatest civilising agents in the world. Heaven’s Gate is written and directed by Michael Cimino and stars Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert, Jeff Bridges, John Hurt and Sam Waterston. Music is by David Mansfield and cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond. Picture is ba…

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Wuchak

Aug 4, 2019

7/10

***Cimino’s epic Western about the Johnson County War, unjustly lambasted by critics*** With the government’s blessing, cattle barons in Wyoming circa 1890 hire an army of mercenaries to kill claimed rustlers who, in many cases, are innocent settlers. A marshal born into wealth (Kris Kristofferson) sides with the poor immigrants in Johnson Count…

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