Days of Heaven (1978)

She gave her hand to one man, but her heart to another.

Days of Heaven (1978) poster

In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.

Director: Terrence Malick
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Billy Weber
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano, English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Social Commentary and Reflection, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage

Keywords

chicago, illinois, farm, husband wife relationship, love triangle, texas, marriage, field, love, poverty, class differences, farmer, jealous husband, harvest, relaxed, ambiguous

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Days of Heaven about?
In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.
Who directed Days of Heaven?
Days of Heaven was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in Days of Heaven?
Days of Heaven stars Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz, Robert J. Wilke, Jackie Shultis.
How long is Days of Heaven?
Days of Heaven has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Days of Heaven?
Days of Heaven is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Days of Heaven?
Days of Heaven had a budget of $3M.
How much did Days of Heaven gross?
Days of Heaven grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Days of Heaven produced?
Days of Heaven was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Days of Heaven?
The themes of Days of Heaven include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Social Commentary and Reflection, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.