Heaven's Gate(1980)
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.
Movie: Heaven's Gate
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Averill
Nathan D. Champion
Billy Irvine
Frank Canton
Mr. Eggleston
Ella Watson
The Reverend Doctor
John L. Bridges
Major Wolcott
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Video Trailer Heaven's Gate
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Re-release Trailer
"Heaven's Gate" (1980 - Michael Cimino)
David Mansfield Plays the "Heaven's Gate Waltz"
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 1 of 8)
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 2 of 8)
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 3 of 8)
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 4 of 8)
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 5 of 8)
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 6 of 8)
All 24 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Re-release Trailer - Trailer
"Heaven's Gate" (1980 - Michael Cimino) - Clip
David Mansfield Plays the "Heaven's Gate Waltz" - Featurette
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 1 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 2 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 3 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 4 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 5 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 6 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 7 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (Part 8 of 8) - Behind the Scenes
Heaven's Gate (Michael Cimino, 1980) Champion's Last Stand - Clip
Heaven's Gate (Michael Cimino, 1980) The Johnson County War (Part 2) - Clip
Heaven's Gate (Michael Cimino, 1980) The Johnson County War (Part 3) - Clip
How Deep Is Your Cut? Soderbergh vs Cimino "Heaven's Gate" - Featurette
How To Catch Wolves With Your Bare Hands - Clip
James & Ella’s Waltz - Clip
Michael Cimino on capturing the real world on film - Featurette
Michael Cimino on HEAVEN'S GATE (1980) - Behind the Scenes
Roller Rink Dance Scene - Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate (1980) - Clip
Skating Fiddler Scene - Clip
Three Reasons: Heaven's Gate - Featurette
Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC on HEAVEN'S GATE (Michael Cimino, 1980) - Featurette
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