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FilmDramaRomanceWestern

Heaven's Gate (1980)

R · 1980-11-19 · 3h 37m · EN
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What one loves about life are the things that fade.

Harvard graduate James Averill 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 Champion, a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson. As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.

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Michael CiminoDirector
Budget
$44M
Box office
$3.5M

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▶ James & Ella’s Waltz▶ Skating Fiddler Scene▶ Official Trailer▶ "Heaven's Gate" (1980 - Michael Cimino)▶ Roller Rink Dance Scene - Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate (1980)

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Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonJames AverillChristopher WalkenChristopher WalkenNathan D. ChampionJohn HurtJohn HurtBilly IrvineIsabelle HuppertIsabelle HuppertElla WatsonSam WaterstonSam WaterstonFrank CantonBrad DourifBrad DourifMr. EgglestonJeff BridgesJeff BridgesJohn L. BridgesJoseph CottenJoseph CottenThe Reverend DoctorRonnie HawkinsRonnie HawkinsMajor WolcottPaul KosloPaul KosloMayor Charlie LezakGeoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisTrapper FredRichard MasurRichard MasurCully

Keywords

19th centuryLove triangleImmigrantEpicBrothelMontanaDanceShowdownStudiesMarshalIdealistCattle baronRollerskating rinkCockfightCock fightingFiddlerWyoming, usaRoller skating rink

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · WesternTheme affinity19th Century · Love Triangle · ImmigrantMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Heaven's Gate about?

Harvard graduate James Averill 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 Champion, a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson. As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.

How long is Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate has a runtime of 217 minutes.

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