Movie
Heaven's Gate
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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 madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
More about Heaven's Gate
Cast
Kris KristoffersonJames Averill
Christopher WalkenNathan D. Champion
John HurtBilly Irvine
Sam WaterstonFrank Canton
Brad DourifMr. Eggleston
Isabelle HuppertElla Watson
Joseph CottenThe Reverend Doctor
Jeff BridgesJohn L. BridgesCredits
- Directed by
- Michael Cimino
- Written by
- Michael Cimino
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $44M
- Box office
- $3.5M
Production
United ArtistsUnited States- Partisan Productions
