Heaven's Gate(1980)
“What one loves about life are the things that fade.”
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.
Director
Michael Cimino
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$44M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
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
Geoffrey Lewis
as Trapper Fred
Richard Masur
as Cully
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
3h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$44M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
United Artists • Partisan Productions
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Where can I watch Heaven's Gate?▼
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What is Heaven's Gate about?▼
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.
Who directed Heaven's Gate?▼
Heaven's Gate was directed by Michael Cimino and released in 1980. It is a drama, western, history film.
How long is Heaven's Gate?▼
Heaven's Gate has a runtime of 3 hours and 37 minutes (217 minutes total).
Who stars in Heaven's Gate?▼
The cast of Heaven's Gate includes 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 and more.
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