Heaven's Gate (1980)

Plot

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 KristoffersonJames Averill

Christopher WalkenNathan D. Champion

John HurtBilly Irvine

Sam WaterstonFrank Canton

Brad DourifMr. Eggleston

Isabelle HuppertElla Watson

Joseph CottenThe Reverend Doctor

Jeff BridgesJohn L. Bridges

Paul KosloMayor Charlie Lezak

Geoffrey LewisTrapper Fred

Richard MasurCully

Nicholas WoodesonSmall man

Jay WolpertCaptain Minardi

Jack ConleyMorrison

Robin BartlettMrs. Lezak

Tom NoonanJake

Gordana RashovichMrs. Kovach

Jarlath ConroyMercenary in new suit

Caroline KavaStefka

Writers and directors

Michael CiminoDirectorf. 1943

Other films by the same director

Year of the Dragon1985

The Deer Hunter1978

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot1974

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John Chard ★ 8.0/10

Heaven’s Gate (1980) Barbed wire and women are the two greatest civilising agents in the world. Heaven’s Gate is written and directed by Michael Cimino and stars Kris Kristofferson, Christopher …22. Jun 2019

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Wuchak ★ 7.0/10

***Cimino’s epic Western about the Johnson County War, unjustly lambasted by critics*** With the government’s blessing, cattle barons in Wyoming circa 1890 hire an army of mercenaries to kill claim…4. Aug 2019

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adorablepanic ★ 6.0/10

Has any film undergone the level of critical turnaround afforded HEAVEN'S GATE (1980) since its initial banishment and failure? Nearly four decades removed from the vitriol and scorn heaped upon, not …30. Apr 2020

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CinemaSerf ★ 6.0/10

"Averill" (Kris Kristofferson) is from wealthy stock, a Harvard graduate, and a decent man who takes up a job as a sheriff in rural Wyoming. Most of the town's population have fled persecution and pov…6. Jul 2024

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