Heaven's Gate (1980)

6.7/10 217 min Drama Western History

Overview

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.

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

Nicholas Woodeson

Small man

Waldemar Kalinowski

Photographer

Terry O'Quinn

Captain Minardi

Jack Conley

Morrison

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