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3h 38m

Heaven's Gate (1980)

Overview

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., 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.
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Michael Cimino profile
Michael Cimino

Director

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Michael Cimino

Screenplay

Cast

Kris Kristofferson profile
Kris Kristofferson

James Averill

Christopher Walken profile
Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt profile
John Hurt

Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston profile
Sam Waterston

Frank Canton

Brad Dourif profile
Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert profile
Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten profile
Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor

Jeff Bridges profile
Jeff Bridges

John L. Bridges

Ronnie Hawkins profile
Ronnie Hawkins

Major Wolcott

Paul Koslo profile
Paul Koslo

Mayor Charlie Lezak

Geoffrey Lewis profile
Geoffrey Lewis

Trapper Fred

Richard Masur profile
Richard Masur

Cully

Kris Kristofferson profile
Kris Kristofferson

James Averill

Christopher Walken profile
Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt profile
John Hurt

Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston profile
Sam Waterston

Frank Canton

Brad Dourif profile
Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert profile
Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten profile
Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor

Jeff Bridges profile
Jeff Bridges

John L. Bridges

Ronnie Hawkins profile
Ronnie Hawkins

Major Wolcott

Paul Koslo profile
Paul Koslo

Mayor Charlie Lezak

Geoffrey Lewis profile
Geoffrey Lewis

Trapper Fred

Richard Masur profile
Richard Masur

Cully

Extra

Release Date

November 19, 1980

Original Language

English, French, German, Polish

Budget

$44,000,000.00

Production Company

United Artists logoPartisan Productions logo

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Videos

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Heaven's Gate (Modern Trailer)
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How To Catch Wolves With Your Bare Hands
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James & Ella’s Waltz
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Skating Fiddler Scene
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Official Trailer
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Michael Cimino on HEAVEN'S GATE (1980)
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Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC on HEAVEN'S GATE (Michael Cimino, 1980)
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"Heaven's Gate" (1980 - Michael Cimino)
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How Deep Is Your Cut? Soderbergh vs Cimino "Heaven's Gate"

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