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 218 Min. PG-13
6.8 371 votes

Overview

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.

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