Heaven's Gate

2h 34m|R|Historical drama, Western|1981
Harvard graduate James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) 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 D. Champion (Christopher Walken), a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert). As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.

Director:

Michael Cimino

Cast:

Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert, John Hurt, Jeff Bridges, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Joseph Cotten
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Heaven's Gate
GENREHistorical drama, Western
DETAILSRuntime: 2h 34m Rating: R