Heaven's Gate (1980)
The only thing greater than their passion for America... was their passion for each other.
Starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt
Directed by Michael Cimino
Harvard graduate James Averill is the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., when a battle erupts between the area's poverty-stricken immigrants and its wealthy cattle farmers. The politically connected ranch owners fight the immigrants with the help of Nathan Champion, a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson. As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.
Runtime: 219 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Western
Keywords: montana,showdown,brothel,marshal,dance,immigrant,studies,idealist
Cast
James Averill
Nathan D. Champion
Billy Irvine
Ella Watson
Frank Canton
Mr. Eggleston
John L. Bridges
The Reverend Doctor
Major Wolcott
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Trapper Fred
Cully
Small man
Capt. Minardi
Morrison
Mrs. Lezak
Jake
Stefka
Nick Ray
Willy (uncredited)
Little Dot