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.
Director: Michael Cimino
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 217 min
Release Date: November 19, 1980
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
- Paul Koslo - Mayor Charlie Lezak
Screenplay
- Michael Cimino (Screenplay)
Music: David Mansfield
Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing: Lisa Fruchtman, Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: United Artists, Partisan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Polski, Pусский, Serbo-Croatian, Український
Budget: $44M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigrant, showdown, wyoming, usa, love triangle, montana, brothel, marshal, idealist, cock fighting, cockfight, cattle baron, fiddler, roller skating rink, 19th century, repression
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate stars Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert.
- How long is Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate has a runtime of 3h 37m (217 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate is a Drama, Western film.
- What is the budget of Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate had a budget of $44M.
- How much did Heaven's Gate gross?
- Heaven's Gate grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Heaven's Gate produced?
- Heaven's Gate was produced in United States of America.