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Heaven's Gate poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.1 / 100
1980·Adventure / Drama / Western·3h 39m

HEAVEN'S GATE

“What one loves about life are the things that fade.”

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.

Above the Line
Michael Cimino·DirectorMichael Cimino·ScreenplayVilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyDavid Mansfield·Original Music ComposerWilliam Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Kris Kristofferson·James AverillChristopher Walken·Nathan D. ChampionJohn Hurt·Billy IrvineSam Waterston·Frank CantonBrad Dourif·Mr. EgglestonIsabelle Huppert·Ella WatsonJoseph Cotten·The Reverend DoctorJeff Bridges·John L. BridgesRonnie Hawkins·Major WolcottPaul Koslo·Mayor Charlie Lezak
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Cimino·Director
Writing· 1
Michael Cimino·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Vilmos Zsigmond·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
William Reynolds·EditorGerald B. Greenberg·EditorLisa Fruchtman·EditorTom Rolf·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
David Mansfield·Original Music ComposerRichard Adams·Sound EditorTom C. McCarthy·Sound EditorC. Darin Knight·Sound MixerCurt Schulkey·Sound EditorWinston Ryder·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Tambi Larsen·Production DesignSpencer Deverell·Art DirectionMaurice Fowler·Art DirectionJ. Allen Highfill·Costume Design
Production· 3
Charles Okun·Executive ProducerJoann Carelli·ProducerDenis O'Dell·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 10
Joe Finnegan·StuntsJames Camomile·Special EffectsKevin Quibell·Special EffectsDavid S. Cass Sr.·StuntsH.P. Evetts·StuntsLoyd Catlett·StuntsAlan Gibbs·StuntsLeroy Johnson·StuntsGeorge Orrison·StuntsWilliam H. Burton Sr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
53.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
58%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -92%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Heaven's Gate's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#77A2B9
#C4B79C
#567E95
Mood
Serene, Epic
Composition
Symmetrical
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster depicts a tranquil scene of horses and riders moving through a misty, grassy area near a body of water. The water reflects the trees and the fi”

Key Elements
HorsesRidersLakeTreesFlags
Atmosphere
Foggy
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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