During the Johnson County War in 1890 Wyoming, a sheriff born into wealth does his best to protect immigrant farmers from rich cattle interests.During the Johnson County War in 1890 Wyoming, a sheriff born into wealth does his best to protect immigrant farmers from rich cattle interests.During the Johnson County War in 1890 Wyoming, a sheriff born into wealth does his best to protect immigrant farmers from rich cattle interests.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 9 nominations total
- Champion
- (as Chris Walken)
- Beautiful Girl
- (as Roseanne Vela)
- Nell
- (as Mary C. Wright)
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- Writer
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaSir John Hurt spent so long waiting around for something to do that he made The Elephant Man (1980), then came back to shoot more scenes for this movie.
- GoofsDespite music and a yard full of waltzing couples, several 360-degree panning shots at the Harvard commencement ball show that there is no orchestra.
- Quotes
Frank Canton: Mr. Champion, my grandfather was the Secretary of War to Harrison. His brother was the governor of the state of New York. My brother-in-law is Secretary of State. And to you, I represent the full authority of the government of the United States and the President.
Nathan D. Champion: Fuck him too.
Billy Irvine: Bravo, sir!
- Alternate versionsAfter its disastrous premiere engagement, the film was heavily edited to 149 minutes for wide release in 1981. Full-length version (228 minutes) later restored for home video and syndicated television.
- ConnectionsEdited into Gli ultimi giorni dell'umanità (2022)
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- May 13, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate
- Filming locations
- Kalispell, Montana, USA(rollerskating rink)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $44,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,484,331
- Gross worldwide
- $3,484,523
- Runtime3 hours 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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