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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- TriviaThis movie is notorious for the amount of animal abuse that took place during production, including real cockfights and decapitated chickens. Horses were tortured, and at least four died. The outcry prompted the Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers to contractually authorize the American Humane Society to monitor the use of all animals in all filmed media.
- 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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- 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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- 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