Heaven's Gate

1980·217'

Michael Cimino

DramaHistoryWestern

English

Letterboxd TMDB #10935

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.

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 Geoffrey Lewis Trapper Fred Richard Masur Cully