
Heaven's Gate
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., 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.
Release Date: 1980-11-19
Drama
Western
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Casts

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