Summary
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
Details
Release Date: November 19, 1980
Runtime: 218 minutes
Genres: Drama, Western
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (394 votes)
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Cast
Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt
Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert
Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten
The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges
John L. Bridges
Ronnie Hawkins
Major Wolcott
Paul Koslo
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Geoffrey Lewis
Trapper Fred
Richard Masur
Cully
Rosie Vela
Beautiful girl
Nicholas Woodeson
Small man
Terry O'Quinn
Captain Minardi
Jack Conley
Morrison
Jim Knobeloch
George Kopestonsky
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Lezak
Tom Noonan
Jake
Gordana Rashovich
Mrs. Kovach
Jarlath Conroy
Mercenary in new suit
Caroline Kava
Stefka
Anna Thomson
Little Dot
Mickey Rourke
Nick Ray
Patricia Hodges
Jessie
Kai Wulff
German Merchant
Jack Blessing
Emigrant Boy
Stephen Bruton
Heaven's Gate Band
Paul D'Amato
Bearded Mercenary
Anatoli Davydov
Fighting Bulgarian Emigrant
Judi Trott
Irvine's Girlfriend
Willem Dafoe
Willy (uncredited)
Loyd Catlett
Morrison's Sentry (uncredited)
Juli Erickson
Refugee (uncredited)
Mark Chapman
Charles (uncredited)