Heaven's Gate (1980)

About This Movie

Heaven's Gate is a 1980 drama and western film directed by Michael Cimino. Its leading cast includes Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken and John Hurt. It runs for 3 hours 37 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

• Re-release Trailer (opens YouTube)

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
• Rosie Vela Beautiful girl
• M Mary Catherine Wright Nell
• Nicholas Woodeson Small man
• S Stefan Shcherby Big man
• Waldemar Kalinowski Photographer
• Terry O'Quinn Captain Minardi