How long is Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate is 3 hr 38 min long.

Who is James Averill in Heaven's Gate?

Kris Kristofferson plays James Averill in the film.

What is Heaven's Gate about?

Harvard graduate James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) 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 (Christopher Walken), a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert). As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.

Heaven's Gate

Name: Heaven's Gate
Genre: Drama,Drama Action/Adventure
Released: 1981-04-23
Duration: 218
Rating: 54

R 3 hr 38 min

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How long is Heaven's Gate?: Heaven's Gate is 3 hr 38 min long.

Who directed Heaven's Gate?: Michael Cimino

Who is James Averill in Heaven's Gate?: Kris Kristofferson plays James Averill in the film.

What is Heaven's Gate about?: Harvard graduate James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) 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 (Christopher Walken), a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert). As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.