Poster of Heaven's Gate

Heaven's Gate

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, November 19 1980
44 years ago
Genres: Drama, Western
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Cast

Portrait of Kris KristoffersonKris Kristofferson. Kris Kristofferson was 44 in Heaven's Gate as 'James Averill'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 22 1936 –
Died: Sat, Sep 28 2024
Portrait of Christopher WalkenChristopher Walken. Christopher Walken was 37 in Heaven's Gate as 'Nathan D. Champion'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 31 1943
Portrait of John HurtJohn Hurt. John Hurt was 40 in Heaven's Gate as 'Billy Irvine'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1940 –
Died: Wed, Jan 25 2017
Portrait of Sam WaterstonSam Waterston. Sam Waterston was 40 in Heaven's Gate as 'Frank Canton'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Portrait of Brad DourifBrad Dourif. Brad Dourif was 30 in Heaven's Gate as 'Mr. Eggleston'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1950
Portrait of Isabelle HuppertIsabelle Huppert. Isabelle Huppert was 27 in Heaven's Gate as 'Ella Watson'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 16 1953
Portrait of Joseph CottenJoseph Cotten. Joseph Cotten was 75 in Heaven's Gate as 'The Reverend Doctor'.
Birthday: Mon, May 15 1905 –
Died: Sun, Feb 06 1994
Portrait of Jeff BridgesJeff Bridges. Jeff Bridges was 30 in Heaven's Gate as 'John L. Bridges'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1949
Portrait of Ronnie HawkinsRonnie Hawkins. Ronnie Hawkins was 45 in Heaven's Gate as 'Major Wolcott'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 10 1935
Portrait of Paul KosloPaul Koslo. Paul Koslo was 36 in Heaven's Gate as 'Mayor Charlie Lezak'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 27 1944 –
Died: Wed, Jan 09 2019
Portrait of Geoffrey LewisGeoffrey Lewis. Geoffrey Lewis was 45 in Heaven's Gate as 'Trapper Fred'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 31 1935 –
Died: Tue, Apr 07 2015
Portrait of Richard MasurRichard Masur. Richard Masur was 31 in Heaven's Gate as 'Cully'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1948
Portrait of Rosie VelaRosie Vela. Rosie Vela was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Beautiful girl'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Catherine WrightMary Catherine Wright. Mary Catherine Wright was 32 in Heaven's Gate as 'Nell'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 19 1948
Portrait of Nicholas WoodesonNicholas Woodeson. Nicholas Woodeson was 30 in Heaven's Gate as 'Small man'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 30 1949
Portrait of Stefan ShcherbyStefan Shcherby. Stefan Shcherby was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Big man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Waldemar KalinowskiWaldemar Kalinowski. Waldemar Kalinowski was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry O'QuinnTerry O'Quinn. Terry O'Quinn was 28 in Heaven's Gate as 'Captain Minardi'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 15 1952
Portrait of Jack ConleyJack Conley. Jack Conley was 22 in Heaven's Gate as 'Morrison'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 03 1958
Portrait of Margaret BenczkMargaret Benczk. Margaret Benczk was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Mrs. Eggleston'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim KnobelochJim Knobeloch. Jim Knobeloch was 30 in Heaven's Gate as 'George Kopestonsky'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1950
Portrait of Erika PetersenErika Petersen. Erika Petersen was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Mrs. Kopestonsky'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin BartlettRobin Bartlett. Robin Bartlett was 29 in Heaven's Gate as 'Mrs. Lezak'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 22 1951
Portrait of Tom NoonanTom Noonan. Tom Noonan was 29 in Heaven's Gate as 'Jake'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 12 1951
Portrait of Marat YusimMarat Yusim. Marat Yusim was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Russian Merchant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aivars SmitsAivars Smits. Aivars Smits was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Michael Kovach'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordana RashovichGordana Rashovich. Gordana Rashovich was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Mrs. Kovach'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jarlath ConroyJarlath Conroy. Jarlath Conroy was 36 in Heaven's Gate as 'Mercenary in new suit'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 30 1944
Portrait of Allen KellerAllen Keller. Allen Keller was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Dudley'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Caroline KavaCaroline Kava. Caroline Kava was 31 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stefka'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 25 1949
Portrait of Mady KaplanMady Kaplan. Mady Kaplan was 24 in Heaven's Gate as 'Kathia'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 06 1956
Portrait of Anna ThomsonAnna Thomson. Anna Thomson was 27 in Heaven's Gate as 'Little Dot'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 18 1953
Portrait of Mickey RourkeMickey Rourke. Mickey Rourke was 28 in Heaven's Gate as 'Nick Ray'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 16 1952
Portrait of T Bone BurnettT Bone Burnett. T Bone Burnett was 32 in Heaven's Gate as 'Heaven's Gate Band'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 14 1948
Portrait of Patricia HodgesPatricia Hodges. Patricia Hodges was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Jessie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin McClarnonKevin McClarnon. Kevin McClarnon was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Arapaho Brown'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kai WulffKai Wulff. Kai Wulff was 30 in Heaven's Gate as 'German Merchant'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 18 1949
Portrait of Steven MajstorovicSteven Majstorovic. Steven Majstorovic was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Czech Merchant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gabriel WalshGabriel Walsh. Gabriel Walsh was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Zindel's Clerk'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norton BuffaloNorton Buffalo. Norton Buffalo was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Private'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack BlessingJack Blessing. Jack Blessing was 29 in Heaven's Gate as 'Emigrant Boy'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 29 1951 –
Died: Tue, Nov 14 2017
Portrait of Jerry SullivanJerry Sullivan. Jerry Sullivan was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Governor of Wyoming'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry McGeeJerry McGee. Jerry McGee was 43 in Heaven's Gate as 'Heaven's Gate Band'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 17 1937 –
Died: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Portrait of Cleve DupinCleve Dupin. Cleve Dupin was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Heaven's Gate Band'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen BrutonStephen Bruton. Stephen Bruton was 32 in Heaven's Gate as 'Heaven's Gate Band'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 07 1948 –
Died: Sat, May 09 2009
Portrait of Sean HopperSean Hopper. Sean Hopper was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Heaven's Gate Band'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David MansfieldDavid Mansfield. David Mansfield was 23 in Heaven's Gate as 'John DeCory - Skating Violinist'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1956
Portrait of David S. Cass Sr.David S. Cass Sr.. David S. Cass Sr. was 38 in Heaven's Gate as 'Moustached Mercenary'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 21 1942 –
Died: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Portrait of Paul D'AmatoPaul D'Amato. Paul D'Amato was 31 in Heaven's Gate as 'Bearded Mercenary'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 02 1949 –
Died: Mon, Feb 19 2024
Portrait of Peter OsuskyPeter Osusky. Peter Osusky was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Peter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ivan KormanikIvan Kormanik. Ivan Kormanik was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Ivan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael ChristensenMichael Christensen. Michael Christensen was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Robert Steingart - Juggler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anatoli DavydovAnatoli Davydov. Anatoli Davydov was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Fighting Bulgarian Emigrant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nina GaidarovaNina Gaidarova. Nina Gaidarova was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Bulgarian Emigrant's Wife'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wally McCleskeyWally McCleskey. Wally McCleskey was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Chicken Fighter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary VezaneGary Vezane. Gary Vezane was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Canton's Bodyguard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of H.P. EvettsH.P. Evetts. H.P. Evetts was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Wolcott's Bodyguard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce MorganBruce Morgan. Bruce Morgan was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Miner - Mercenary'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobby FaberBobby Faber. Bobby Faber was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Class Marshal - Harvard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judi TrottJudi Trott. Judi Trott was 18 in Heaven's Gate as 'Irvine's Girlfriend'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 11 1962
Portrait of Willem DafoeWillem Dafoe. Willem Dafoe was 25 in Heaven's Gate as 'Willy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Portrait of Loyd CatlettLoyd Catlett. Loyd Catlett was 27 in Heaven's Gate as 'Morrison's Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 14 1953
Portrait of Juli EricksonJuli Erickson. Juli Erickson was 40 in Heaven's Gate as 'Refugee (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 04 1939
Portrait of Mark ChapmanMark Chapman. Mark Chapman was 25 in Heaven's Gate as 'Charles (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1955

Crew

Portrait of Michael CiminoMichael Cimino. Michael Cimino was 41 in Heaven's Gate as 'Screenplay, Director'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 03 1939 –
Died: Sat, Jul 02 2016
Portrait of Vilmos ZsigmondVilmos Zsigmond. Vilmos Zsigmond was 50 in Heaven's Gate as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 16 1930 –
Died: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of Richard GravesRichard Graves. Richard Graves was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cis CormanCis Corman. Cis Corman was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Casting Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Mon, Apr 27 2020
Portrait of Michael GrilloMichael Grillo. Michael Grillo was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry NeedhamTerry Needham. Terry Needham was 34 in Heaven's Gate as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 06 1946
Portrait of Brian W. CookBrian W. Cook. Brian W. Cook was 37 in Heaven's Gate as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Portrait of Dennis CappsDennis Capps. Dennis Capps was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane HallarenJane Hallaren. Jane Hallaren was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Casting Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael StevensonMichael Stevenson. Michael Stevenson was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony GaznickTony Gaznick. Tony Gaznick was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Casting Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joann CarelliJoann Carelli. Joann Carelli was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Producer, Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles OkunCharles Okun. Charles Okun was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denis O'DellDenis O'Dell. Denis O'Dell was 57 in Heaven's Gate as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Wed, May 02 1923 –
Died: Thu, Dec 30 2021
Portrait of William ReynoldsWilliam Reynolds. William Reynolds was 70 in Heaven's Gate as 'Editor, Executive In Charge Of Post Production'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 14 1910 –
Died: Wed, Jul 16 1997
Portrait of Gerald B. GreenbergGerald B. Greenberg. Gerald B. Greenberg was 44 in Heaven's Gate as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 29 1936 –
Died: Fri, Dec 22 2017
Portrait of Lisa FruchtmanLisa Fruchtman. Lisa Fruchtman was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom RolfTom Rolf. Tom Rolf was 48 in Heaven's Gate as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 31 1931
Portrait of Richard AdamsRichard Adams. Richard Adams was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom C. McCarthyTom C. McCarthy. Tom C. McCarthy was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Curt SchulkeyCurt Schulkey. Curt Schulkey was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Winston RyderWinston Ryder. Winston Ryder was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James J. KlingerJames J. Klinger. James J. Klinger was 45 in Heaven's Gate as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1935
Portrait of David MansfieldDavid Mansfield. David Mansfield was 23 in Heaven's Gate as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1956
Portrait of Debbie EvansDebbie Evans. Debbie Evans was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom ElliottTom Elliott. Tom Elliott was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken ChaseKen Chase. Ken Chase was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David S. Cass Sr.David S. Cass Sr.. David S. Cass Sr. was 38 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 21 1942 –
Died: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Portrait of Chuck WatersChuck Waters. Chuck Waters was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jan KiesserJan Kiesser. Jan Kiesser was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter ScottWalter Scott. Walter Scott was 40 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 20 1940
Portrait of Josie MacAvinJosie MacAvin. Josie MacAvin was 61 in Heaven's Gate as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1919 –
Died: Wed, Jan 26 2005
Portrait of Tambi LarsenTambi Larsen. Tambi Larsen was 66 in Heaven's Gate as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 11 1914 –
Died: Sat, Mar 24 2001
Portrait of Stan ParksStan Parks. Stan Parks was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy Van HornBuddy Van Horn. Buddy Van Horn was 51 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 20 1929 –
Died: Tue, May 11 2021
Portrait of Loyd CatlettLoyd Catlett. Loyd Catlett was 27 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, May 14 1953
Portrait of Thomas R. BurmanThomas R. Burman. Thomas R. Burman was 39 in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 28 1940
Portrait of James L. BerkeyJames L. Berkey. James L. Berkey was 50 in Heaven's Gate as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 10 1930 –
Died: Sat, Jul 03 1982
Portrait of William H. Burton Sr.William H. Burton Sr.. William H. Burton Sr. was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe FinneganJoe Finnegan. Joe Finnegan was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eleanor FazanEleanor Fazan. Eleanor Fazan was 50 in Heaven's Gate as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Thu, May 29 1930
Portrait of Alan GibbsAlan Gibbs. Alan Gibbs was 39 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 24 1940 –
Died: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Portrait of Maurice FowlerMaurice Fowler. Maurice Fowler was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of J. Allen HighfillJ. Allen Highfill. J. Allen Highfill was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael GershmanMichael Gershman. Michael Gershman was 36 in Heaven's Gate as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 17 1944 –
Died: Sat, Mar 10 2018
Portrait of George OrrisonGeorge Orrison. George Orrison was 51 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 30 1929 –
Died: Thu, Mar 01 2001
Portrait of Ken NishinoKen Nishino. Ken Nishino was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy Hank HookerBilly Hank Hooker. Billy Hank Hooker was 36 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 23 1943
Portrait of Larry RandlesLarry Randles. Larry Randles was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken PepiotKen Pepiot. Ken Pepiot was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry O'DellJerry O'Dell. Jerry O'Dell was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank CaliaHank Calia. Hank Calia was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary KeatsMary Keats. Mary Keats was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom HoerberTom Hoerber. Tom Hoerber was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Verne CarusoVerne Caruso. Verne Caruso was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of H.P. EvettsH.P. Evetts. H.P. Evetts was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James CamomileJames Camomile. James Camomile was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill HartBill Hart. Bill Hart was 46 in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Died: Fri, Jan 02 2015
Portrait of Christine AllsoppChristine Allsopp. Christine Allsopp was 20 in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 18 1960
Portrait of C. Darin KnightC. Darin Knight. C. Darin Knight was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric EnglerEric Engler. Eric Engler was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul H. StewartPaul H. Stewart. Paul H. Stewart was 17 in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 23 1963
Portrait of Ben NyeBen Nye. Ben Nye was 73 in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 12 1907 –
Died: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Portrait of Connie ReeveConnie Reeve. Connie Reeve was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin QuibellKevin Quibell. Kevin Quibell was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samuel E. PriceSamuel E. Price. Samuel E. Price was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Malcolm DaviesMalcolm Davies. Malcolm Davies was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Spencer DeverellSpencer Deverell. Spencer Deverell was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leroy JohnsonLeroy Johnson. Leroy Johnson was >> in Heaven's Gate as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday