Heaven's Gate (1980)

Heaven's Gate (1980)

What one loves about life are the things that fade. 1980-11-19 United States of America 217 Min. PG-13
6.8 355 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Kris Kristofferson is James Averill
James Averill
Christopher Walken is Nathan D. Champion
Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt is Billy Irvine
Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston is Frank Canton
Frank Canton
Brad Dourif is Mr. Eggleston
Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert is Ella Watson
Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten is The Reverend Doctor
The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges is John L. Bridges
John L. Bridges
Ronnie Hawkins is Major Wolcott
Major Wolcott
Paul Koslo is Mayor Charlie Lezak
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Geoffrey Lewis is Trapper Fred
Trapper Fred