Heaven's Gate 1980
“What one loves about life are the things that fade.”
What is Heaven's Gate?
Heaven's Gate is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Western, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 217 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 19, 1980
- Studios
- United Artists, Partisan Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Western, History
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Overview
Heaven's Gate is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Western, History. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Partisan Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A sheriff caught between starving immigrants and wealthy ranchers in 1880s Wyoming.”
- Rich period setting of the American West
- Complex moral conflict between law and profit
- Long runtime may challenge some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy nuanced Western dramas exploring class tension.
The film contains intense conflict and mature themes, suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the occupation of James Averill?
James Averill is the sheriff of Jackson County, Wyoming.
What groups are in conflict in the story?
The plot centers on a clash between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers.
Who does the ranchers hire to fight the immigrants?
The ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion.
When was the film released?
Heaven's Gate was released in the United States on November 19, 1980.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a drama, western, and historical film.
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