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This lavish, epic western tells the true story of Wyoming's infamous Johnston County Wars, where wealthy cattlemen--backed by the U.S. government--hired mercenaries to murder 125 immigrant settlers believed to be rustlers. From the incredible beauty of the magnificent landscapes to the explosive violence of the bloody battle itself, "Heaven's Gate" combines breathtaking cinematography and memorable performances in a spectacular, panoramic and ultimately haunting look at the reverse side of the American Dream.System Requirements:Starring Brad Dourif, Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert, Jeff Bridges, John Hurt, Joseph Cotten, Kris Kristofferson, Sam Waterston Directed by Micheal Cimino Running time: 219 minutes Copyright MGM 2003Format: DVD MOVIE
Editor's Note
An epic post-Vietnam look at the Western genre and the exploitation of immigrant settlers, HEAVEN'S GATE is based on the historical 1890s Johnson County War incident in Wyoming. Visually remarkable sequences and a haunting score frame the story. Sheriff James Averill (Kris Kristofferson), educated in the east and full of idealism, attempts to protect immigrant farmers when wealthy land barons hire mercenaries to settle their scores. The hired guns, including Nathan Champion (Christopher Walken), plan to kill a number of farmers whose names appear on a death list and whom the farmers believe have been stealing their cattle. Backed by the army and the federal government, the mercenaries prepare to attack the farmers when Averill and Champion clash over the impending massacre and Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert), a local prostitute and woman they both love. Shot right after Cimino's triumphant DEER HUNTER, the film is a violent, unsentimental look at the American frontier.
Plot Summary
A beautiful, emotionally rich film with meticulous attention to detail and period authenticity, HEAVEN'S GATE is an epic Western about tolerance. Based on actual historical events taking place in late 1800s Wyoming, the film stars Christopher Walken as a hired gun and Kris Kristofferson as an idealistic lawman in a struggle between wealthy landowners and impoverished immigrant farmers. Michael Cimino's bleak anti-Western became famous for its initial bad reviews and ill-fated production history, including severe budget overruns, but the film has since reached cult status.
| Features | Region 1 | | NTSC | | Keep Case | | Letterbox - 2.35 | | Additional Release Material:
| Trailers: Theatrical Trailer | | Additional Products:
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Release Information
|  | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 6/6/2006 |
| Running Time: 219 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1980 | | Catalog ID: 908371 | | UPC: 00027616837127 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
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| | Professional Reviews | Total Film
"...HEAVEN'S GATE still boasts a formidable cast and a visual scope to rival the likes of GLADIATOR..." 10/01/2000 p.116 |
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