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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 6

In depicting the Johnson County War of 1892 (immigrants versus cattle barons), Michael Cimino delivers soaring ambition and scale, but always syringed with a deep sense of regret.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

It is a demanding film, without a doubt – but a passionate one.

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Critic Søren Langelund
rated 5

Visuelt er filmen en forførende billedpoetisk buket af lange indstillinger...

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Cast & Crew

David S. Cass Sr.
As Moustached Mercenary
Michael Cimino
Director
Willem Dafoe
As Willy (uncredited)
Christopher Walken
As Nathan D. Champion
Brad Dourif
As Mr. Eggleston

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In 1890, Wyoming, a former Harvard student turned marshal, James Averill, must protect impoverished immigrant farmers from wealthy cattle barons. Averill's old friend, Billy Irvine, is now a member of the powerful Wyoming Stock Growers Association, who are determined to eliminate the immigrants. As tensions rise, Averill finds himself caught between his duty and his loyalty to his friend. The stakes are elevated when a group of mercenaries, led by the ruthless Nathan Champion, are hired to intimidate the immigrants. Averill must choose sides in a deadly battle for justice and survival.

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Heaven's Gate was released in theaters on April 24, 1981.