Heaven's Gate

Nov 19, 1980

3h 38m

★ 6.7

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.

Genres

Drama

Western

Production Companies

United Artists

Partisan Productions

Heaven's Gate Trailers

Cast

James Averill

Kris Kristofferson

Nathan D. Champion

Christopher Walken

Billy Irvine

John Hurt

Frank Canton

Sam Waterston

Mr. Eggleston

Brad Dourif

Ella Watson

Isabelle Huppert

The Reverend Doctor

Joseph Cotten

John L. Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Major Wolcott

Ronnie Hawkins

Mayor Charlie Lezak

Paul Koslo

Trapper Fred

Geoffrey Lewis

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