Days of Heaven(1978)
“She gave her hand to one man, but her heart to another.”
Overview
In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.
Director
Terrence Malick
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Richard Gere
as Bill
Brooke Adams
as Abby
Sam Shepard
as The Farmer
Linda Manz
as Linda
Robert J. Wilke
as The Farm Foreman
Jackie Shultis
as Linda's Friend
Stuart Margolin
as Mill Foreman
Timothy Scott
as Harvest Hand
Gene Bell
as Dancer
Doug Kershaw
as Fiddler
Richard Libertini
as Vaudeville Leader
Frenchie Lemond
as Vaudeville Wrestler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Days of Heaven?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Days of Heaven (1978).
What is Days of Heaven about?▼
In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.
Who directed Days of Heaven?▼
Days of Heaven was directed by Terrence Malick and released in 1978. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Days of Heaven?▼
Days of Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Days of Heaven?▼
The cast of Days of Heaven includes Richard Gere as Bill, Brooke Adams as Abby, Sam Shepard as The Farmer, Linda Manz as Linda, Robert J. Wilke as The Farm Foreman and more.
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