Heaven's Gate
Michael Cimino's notorious spectacle about Wyoming's infamous Johnson County War - a conflict between immigrant settlers and the empire builders who want them eliminated. The stunning cinematography and magnificent locations make up for any other shortfalls this lavish production may have.
Year: 1980
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Westerns, Cult Films / After Dark, Film Festivals 2005
Country: USA
Director: Michael Cimino
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert, Joseph Cotten, Jeff Bridges
Duration: 207 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence.
6.8/10
Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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