Heaven's Gate 1980

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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.

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

Director:

Michael Cimino

Writer:

Michael Cimino

Genres:

Drama,Western

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

217 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Heaven's Gate

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Rosie Vela

as Beautiful girl

Nicholas Woodeson

as Small man

Stefan Shcherby

as Big man

Waldemar Kalinowski

as Photographer

Terry O'Quinn

as Captain Minardi

Jack Conley

as Morrison

Margaret Benczk

as Mrs. Eggleston

Jim Knobeloch

as George Kopestonsky

Erika Petersen

as Mrs. Kopestonsky

Robin Bartlett

as Mrs. Lezak

Tom Noonan

as Jake

Marat Yusim

as Russian Merchant

Aivars Smits

as Michael Kovach

Gordana Rashovich

as Mrs. Kovach

Jarlath Conroy

as Mercenary in new suit

Allen Keller

as Dudley

Caroline Kava

as Stefka

Mady Kaplan

as Kathia

Anna Thomson

as Little Dot

Mickey Rourke

as Nick Ray

T Bone Burnett

as Heaven's Gate Band

Patricia Hodges

as Jessie

Kevin McClarnon

as Arapaho Brown

Kai Wulff

as German Merchant

Steven Majstorovic

as Czech Merchant

Gabriel Walsh

as Zindel's Clerk

Norton Buffalo

as Private

Jack Blessing

as Emigrant Boy

Jerry Sullivan

as Governor of Wyoming

Jerry McGee

as Heaven's Gate Band

Cleve Dupin

as Heaven's Gate Band

Stephen Bruton

as Heaven's Gate Band

Sean Hopper

as Heaven's Gate Band

David Mansfield

as John DeCory - Skating Violinist

David S. Cass Sr.

as Moustached Mercenary

Paul D'Amato

as Bearded Mercenary

Peter Osusky

as Peter

Ivan Kormanik

as Ivan

Michael Christensen

as Robert Steingart - Juggler

Anatoli Davydov

as Fighting Bulgarian Emigrant

Nina Gaidarova

as Bulgarian Emigrant's Wife

Wally McCleskey

as Chicken Fighter

Gary Vezane

as Canton's Bodyguard

H.P. Evetts

as Wolcott's Bodyguard

Bruce Morgan

as Miner - Mercenary

Bobby Faber

as Class Marshal - Harvard

Judi Trott

as Irvine's Girlfriend

Willem Dafoe

as Willy (uncredited)

Loyd Catlett

as Morrison's Sentry (uncredited)

Juli Erickson

as Refugee (uncredited)

Mark Chapman

as Charles (uncredited)

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