Heaven's Gate (1980)

11/19/1980 (US) • 3h 38m

Drama, Western

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kris Kristofferson

James Averill

Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt

Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston

Frank Canton

Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor

Jeff Bridges

John L. Bridges

Ronnie Hawkins

Major Wolcott


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$44,000,000.00

Revenue

$3,484,331.00

Keywords

epic

immigrant

dance

showdown

wyoming, usa

love triangle

montana

brothel

marshal

studies

idealist

cock fighting

cockfight

cattle baron

fiddler

roller skating rink

19th century

repression

johnson county war

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