

Heaven's Gate
(1980)
November 19, 1980• 3h 37m
67%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Michael Cimino
Director
Top Billed Cast
KK
Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
CW
Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
JH
John Hurt
Billy Irvine
SW
Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
BD
Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston
IH
Isabelle Huppert
Ella Watson
JC
Joseph Cotten
The Reverend Doctor
JB
Jeff Bridges
John L. Bridges
RH
Ronnie Hawkins
Major Wolcott
PK
Paul Koslo
Mayor Charlie Lezak



















