Movie
Heaven's Gate
Released: November 19, 1980 (1980)
Runtime: 218 minutes
Genres: Drama, Western
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Joseph Cotten as The Reverend Doctor
Age at release: 75
- Ronnie Hawkins as Major Wolcott
Age at release: 45
- Kris Kristofferson as James Averill
Age at release: 44
- John Hurt as Billy Irvine
Age at release: 40
- Sam Waterston as Frank Canton
Age at release: 40
- Christopher Walken as Nathan D. Champion
Age at release: 37
- Paul Koslo as Mayor Charlie Lezak
Age at release: 36
- Brad Dourif as Mr. Eggleston
Age at release: 30
- Jeff Bridges as John L. Bridges
Age at release: 30
- Isabelle Huppert as Ella Watson
Age at release: 27
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- Geoffrey Lewis as Trapper Fred
Age at release: 45
- Jarlath Conroy as Mercenary in new suit
Age at release: 36
- Mary Catherine Wright as Nell
Age at release: 32
- Richard Masur as Cully
Age at release: 31
- Caroline Kava as Stefka
Age at release: 31
- Nicholas Woodeson as Small man
Age at release: 30
- Jim Knobeloch as George Kopestonsky
Age at release: 30
- Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Lezak
Age at release: 29
- Tom Noonan as Jake
Age at release: 29
- Terry O'Quinn as Captain Minardi
Age at release: 28
- Mady Kaplan as Kathia
Age at release: 24
- Jack Conley as Morrison
Age at release: 22
- Rosie Vela as Beautiful girl
Age at release: Unknown
- Stefan Shcherby as Big man
Age at release: Unknown
- Margaret Benczk as Mrs. Eggleston
Age at release: Unknown
- Erika Petersen as Mrs. Kopestonsky
Age at release: Unknown
- Marat Yusim as Russian Merchant
Age at release: Unknown
- Aivars Smits as Michael Kovach
Age at release: Unknown
- Gordana Rashovich as Mrs. Kovach
Age at release: Unknown
- Allen Keller as Dudley
Age at release: Unknown