Heaven's Gate

Name: Heaven's Gate
Director: Michael Cimino
Genre: Drama, Western, History
Released: 1980
Duration: 3 h 37 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif

What one loves about life are the things that fade.

19803h 37m6.7(420 votes)

DramaWesternHistory

Synopsis

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…

Heaven's Gate (1980) is a drama, western, and history film directed by Michael Cimino. It stars Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, and John Hurt. The film runs for 3 hours 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 420 votes.

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Director

Michael Cimino

Cast

Kris Kristofferson

James Averill

Christopher Walken

Nathan D. Champion

John Hurt

Billy Irvine

Sam Waterston

Frank Canton

Brad Dourif

Mr. Eggleston

Isabelle Huppert

Ella Watson

Joseph Cotten

The Reverend Doctor

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Who stars in Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate stars Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, and Sam Waterston, and was directed by Michael Cimino.

How long is Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate has a runtime of 3 hours 37 minutes.

When did Heaven's Gate come out?

Heaven's Gate was released in 1980.

What genre is Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate is a drama, western, and history film.

Is Heaven's Gate worth watching?

Heaven's Gate holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.