Heaven's Gate Poster

Heaven's Gate

68.10% | November 19, 1980 | Drama, Western

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.

Featured Crew

Michael Cimino
Director
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor

Cast

Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt
John Hurt
Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
Brad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston