Heaven's Gate (1980)
Subtitles for: Heaven's Gate (1980)
"What one loves about life are the things that fade."
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.
| Rate | ★ 6.8/10 (406 votes) |
| Genre | Drama Western History |
| Duration | 3h 37m |
| Country | United States of America |
| Release | 19 Nov 1980 |
| Language | EN |
| Director | Michael Cimino |
| Keywords | immigrant showdown wyoming, usa love triangle montana brothel marshal idealist cock fighting cockfight cattle baron fiddler roller skating rink 19th century repression johnson county war |
| IMDb | tt0080855 ↗ |
| Type | Movie Released |
Cast
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Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
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Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
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John Hurt
Billy Irvine
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Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
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Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston
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Isabelle Huppert
Ella Watson
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Joseph Cotten
The Reverend Doctor
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Jeff Bridges
John L. Bridges
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Ronnie Hawkins
Major Wolcott
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Paul Koslo
Mayor Charlie Lezak
