Heaven's Gate
movie
What one loves about life are the things that fade.
Released November 19, 1980
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
as
James Averill
Christopher Walken
as
Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt
as
Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston
as
Frank Canton
Brad Dourif
as
Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert
as
Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten
as
The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges
as
John L. Bridges
Ronnie Hawkins
as
Major Wolcott
Paul Koslo
as
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Geoffrey Lewis
as
Trapper Fred
Richard Masur
as
Cully
Crew
Michael Cimino
as
Director
Vilmos Zsigmond
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Director of Photography
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Gerald B. Greenberg
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Editor
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William Reynolds
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Editor
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Tom Rolf
as
Editor
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Denis O'Dell
as
Executive Producer
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Charles Okun
as
Executive Producer
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Lisa Fruchtman
as
Editor
Michael Cimino
as
Screenplay
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Joann Carelli
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Producer
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David Mansfield
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Original Music Composer
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Richard Adams
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Sound Editor