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Heaven's Gate (1980)

Film · 1980 · 217 min · R · Drama · Western · History

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

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.

Directed by Michael Cimino

Starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert, Joseph Cotten, Jeff Bridges

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In cinemas24 April 1981
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release5 March 1992
First release anywhere19 November 1980

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