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Heaven's Gate

68% | Nov 19, 1980 | Drama, Western, Romance

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 Cimino
Director
Michael Cimino
Screenplay

Cast

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Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
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Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
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John Hurt
Billy Irvine
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Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
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Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston

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