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.

Heaven's Gate

Name: Heaven's Gate
Genre: Drama,Drama Action/Adventure
Released: 1981-04-23
Duration: 218
Rating: 53

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.

GENRE: Drama, Drama Action/Adventure
RELEASE DATE: Thursday, Apr 23, 1981

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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.