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| + | |name = Heaven's Gate | ||
| + | |picture = Heavens Gate-DVD.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[Michael Cimino]] | ||
| + | |date= 1980 | ||
| + | |language = English<BR>Russian<BR>German<BR>French<BR>Polish | ||
| + | |studio= Partisan Productions | ||
| + | |distributor= United Artists | ||
| + | |character1=James Averill | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Kris Kristofferson]] | ||
| + | |character2=Ella Watson | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Isabelle Huppert]] | ||
| + | |character3=John L. Bridges | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Jeff Bridges]] | ||
| + | |character4=Nick Ray | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Mickey Rourke]] | ||
| + | |character5=Major Wolcott | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Ronnie Hawkins]] | ||
| + | |character6=Mr. Eggleston | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Brad Dourif]] | ||
| + | |character7=Frank Canton | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Sam Waterston]] | ||
| + | |character8=Billy Irvine | ||
| + | |actor8=[[John Hurt]] | ||
| + | |character9=Captain Minardi | ||
| + | |actor9=[[Terry O'Quinn]] | ||
| + | |character10=Jake | ||
| + | |actor10=[[Tom Noonan]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''Heaven's Gate''' is director [[Michael Cimino]]'s bleak 1980 "anti-western" based on events in 1890s Wyoming. Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]), educated in the East and full of idealism, attempts to protect Eastern European immigrants - farmers against the land barons and owners of pastures who hire mercenaries to settle their scores. The hired gunmen, including Nathan Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]), plan to kill a number of farmers whose names appear on a death list and whom the farmers believe have been stealing their cattle. Backed by the federal government, the mercenaries prepare to attack the farmers when Averill and Champion clash over the impending massacre and Ella Watson ([[Isabelle Huppert]]), a local prostitute and woman they both love. The film, while shot very realistically with attention to every detail, became notorious for its enormous budget and its negative buzz and subsequently became one of the biggest box office flops of all time. | + | '''''Heaven's Gate''''' is director [[Michael Cimino]]'s bleak 1980 "anti-western" based on events in 1890s Wyoming. Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]), educated in the East and full of idealism, attempts to protect Eastern European immigrants - farmers against the land barons and owners of pastures who hire mercenaries to settle their scores. The hired gunmen, including Nathan Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]), plan to kill a number of farmers whose names appear on a death list and whom the farmers believe have been stealing their cattle. Backed by the federal government, the mercenaries prepare to attack the farmers when Averill and Champion clash over the impending massacre and Ella Watson ([[Isabelle Huppert]]), a local prostitute and woman they both love. The film, while shot very realistically with attention to every detail, became notorious for its enormous budget and its negative buzz and subsequently became one of the biggest box office flops of all time. Thirty-nine years after the movie's disastrous premier it is now considered by many film critics/historians (in particular Europeans) to be an outstanding example of American filmmaking at its finest. There have also been many who have stated that in retrospect the film was savaged in part due to the fact that Michael Cimino was (personally) disliked by many in the industry. Whatever the case might be the movie is arguably one of the most famous failures in film history. |
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| + | =Handguns= | ||
| + | == Single Action Army == | ||
| + | Most of the characters in the movie use "Cavalry" model [[Single Action Army]] revolvers. Sheriff Averil James ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) carries an "Artillery" model. | ||
| + | [[Image:ColtSAALongBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SAA-ChW-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nathan D. Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) is armed with a Cavalry model.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Ch Walken-SAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
| + | [[Image:S Waterston-SAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank Canton ([[Sam Waterston]]) shoots a convict with his Cavalry SAA.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Fw-SAA-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the settlers fires a Cavalry SAA in a fight.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SAA-detail-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAA in hand of the fallen mercenary.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:M Rourke-R1875.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick Ray ([[Mickey Rourke]]) makes a stand with Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) using a Cavalry SAA and a long-barreled [[Colt Dragoon]].]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:KK-SAA-A-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) fires an Artillery SAA.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:K Kristofferson-SAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Averill's Artillery SAA.]] | ||
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| + | == 1848 Colt Dragoon == | ||
| + | Nick Ray ([[Mickey Rourke]]) also uses a long-barreled [[Colt Dragoon]] during his and Nathan Champion's last stand. | ||
| + | [[File:Colt---3rd-model-dragoon src 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|3rd Model Colt Dragoon with a long barrel.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:M Rourke-R1875.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick makes a stand with Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) using a Cavalry SAA and a long-barreled [[Colt Dragoon]].]] | ||
| + | == Remington Model 1875 "Frontier" == | ||
| + | One of the immigrants is armed with a 5.5" [[Remington 1875]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Remington 1875.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington Model 1875 "Frontier" Model by Aldo Uberti.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:F-Revolver-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The immigrant aims his Remington at Nathan D. Champion.]] | ||
| − | + | == Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Revolver == | |
| + | Deputy John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) and Ella Watson ([[Isabelle Huppert]]) both use [[Merwin_and_Hulbert|Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Revolver]] | ||
| + | [[File:BHG256A-T-F1-H.jpg|thumb|none|350px| Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Model.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:IH-pocket-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ella cleans the gun while sitting with Nathan Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]).]] | ||
| + | [[Image:I Huppert-SAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ella shoots mercenaries guarding the bridge over the river.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:J Bridges-pocket-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John breaks up the ruckus by firing his pocket revolver.]] | ||
| + | =Rifles= | ||
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| + | == Henry Model 1860 == | ||
| + | Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) initially purchased a [[Henry 1860]] rifle, but later switch to a more modern [[Winchester Model 1892]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Henry Model 1860 - .44 Rimfire.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:K Kristofferson-Yb.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Sheriff Averill sits with his Henry and his badge.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Jeff Bridges-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deputy John Bridges pulls the rifle hidden under a bar.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
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[[Image:G-Winch-M92-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Men at the wagon ramparts fire their Winchesters.]] | [[Image:G-Winch-M92-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Men at the wagon ramparts fire their Winchesters.]] | ||
[[Image:S Waterston-W-M92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank Canton ([[Sam Waterston]]) fires upon the sheriff with another handguardless Winchester.]] | [[Image:S Waterston-W-M92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank Canton ([[Sam Waterston]]) fires upon the sheriff with another handguardless Winchester.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:K Kristofferson-W-M92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherif Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) holsters his Winchester.]] | ||
[[Image:Ch Walken-W-M1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nathan D. Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) makes his stand.]] | [[Image:Ch Walken-W-M1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nathan D. Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) makes his stand.]] | ||
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[[Image:B Dourif-W-M1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Eggleston ([[Brad Dourif]]) shoots from behind the wooden barrier at the mercenaries.]] | [[Image:B Dourif-W-M1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Eggleston ([[Brad Dourif]]) shoots from behind the wooden barrier at the mercenaries.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" == | == Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" == | ||
| − | Deputy John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) | + | Deputy John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) in battle is seen with a [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] |
[[File:Winchester66.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44 RF.]] | [[File:Winchester66.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine - .44 RF.]] | ||
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[[Image:J Bridges-W-M1866.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John fires his Winchester while on horseback, the lack of handguards and loading gate can be seen.]] | [[Image:J Bridges-W-M1866.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John fires his Winchester while on horseback, the lack of handguards and loading gate can be seen.]] | ||
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== Remington Rolling Block == | == Remington Rolling Block == | ||
| − | Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) uses a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle. | + | Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) also uses a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle. |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Remington rollingblock no1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington No. 1 Rolling Block - .22 rimfire]] |
[[Image:K Kristofferson-Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Averill takes a shot at the fleeing rapist.]] | [[Image:K Kristofferson-Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff Averill takes a shot at the fleeing rapist.]] | ||
[[Image:Heaven´s Gate-rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Averill sets down his rifle by the window.]] | [[Image:Heaven´s Gate-rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Averill sets down his rifle by the window.]] | ||
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| + | == Winchester Model 1876 == | ||
| + | Some [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifles appear in the hands of mercenaries, some appear to be missing their handguards like other rifles in the film. | ||
| + | [[Image:New_centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px|1876 Winchester rifle similar to the one used in Tombstone.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:G-W-M1876-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Two men in the background fire their 1876 Winchesters lacking handgaurds.]] | ||
== Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine == | == Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine == | ||
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[[File:Maynard Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine- .50 caliber]] | [[File:Maynard Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine- .50 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:G-Rifle-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the mercenaries takes a shot at Ella on her horse.]] | [[Image:G-Rifle-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the mercenaries takes a shot at Ella on her horse.]] | ||
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== Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine == | == Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine == | ||
Many of the immigrant farmers arm themslves with [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|"Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873]] rifles. | Many of the immigrant farmers arm themslves with [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|"Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873]] rifles. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:1873Trapdoor.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 '''Cavalry Carbine''' "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Aldo Uberti - .45-70]] |
[[Image:Trapdoors1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several farmers are seen with Springfields.]] | [[Image:Trapdoors1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several farmers are seen with Springfields.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Fw-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mrs. Kovach ([[Gordana Rashovich]]) | + | [[Image:Fw-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mrs. Kovach ([[Gordana Rashovich]])fires a shot to signal the uprising.]] |
| − | [[Image:JB-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) operates | + | [[Image:JB-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) operates multiple Springfields.]] |
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| + | =Shotguns= | ||
== 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == | == 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
Trappers are seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. Nathan Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) also uses this weapon. | Trappers are seen with [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s. Nathan Champion ([[Christopher Walken]]) also uses this weapon. | ||
[[File:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | [[File:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Ch Walken-12GDBS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Champion checks the hole he has made in a covered wagon with his shotgun at the ready.]] | ||
[[Image:T-12GDBS-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px| A trapper checks the chambers of his shotgun.]] | [[Image:T-12GDBS-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px| A trapper checks the chambers of his shotgun.]] | ||
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Heaven's Gate is director Michael Cimino's bleak 1980 "anti-western" based on events in 1890s Wyoming. Sheriff James Averill (Kris Kristofferson), educated in the East and full of idealism, attempts to protect Eastern European immigrants - farmers against the land barons and owners of pastures who hire mercenaries to settle their scores. The hired gunmen, including Nathan Champion (Christopher Walken), plan to kill a number of farmers whose names appear on a death list and whom the farmers believe have been stealing their cattle. Backed by the federal government, the mercenaries prepare to attack the farmers when Averill and Champion clash over the impending massacre and Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert), a local prostitute and woman they both love. The film, while shot very realistically with attention to every detail, became notorious for its enormous budget and its negative buzz and subsequently became one of the biggest box office flops of all time. Thirty-nine years after the movie's disastrous premier it is now considered by many film critics/historians (in particular Europeans) to be an outstanding example of American filmmaking at its finest. There have also been many who have stated that in retrospect the film was savaged in part due to the fact that Michael Cimino was (personally) disliked by many in the industry. Whatever the case might be the movie is arguably one of the most famous failures in film history.
The following weapons were used in the film Heaven's Gate:
Handguns
Single Action Army
Most of the characters in the movie use "Cavalry" model Single Action Army revolvers. Sheriff Averil James (Kris Kristofferson) carries an "Artillery" model.
Nathan D. Champion (Christopher Walken) is armed with a Cavalry model.
Frank Canton (Sam Waterston) shoots a convict with his Cavalry SAA.
Nick Ray (Mickey Rourke) makes a stand with Champion (Christopher Walken) using a Cavalry SAA and a long-barreled Colt Dragoon.
Sheriff James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) fires an Artillery SAA.
1848 Colt Dragoon
Nick Ray (Mickey Rourke) also uses a long-barreled Colt Dragoon during his and Nathan Champion's last stand.
Nick makes a stand with Champion (Christopher Walken) using a Cavalry SAA and a long-barreled Colt Dragoon.
Remington Model 1875 "Frontier"
One of the immigrants is armed with a 5.5" Remington 1875.
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Revolver
Deputy John L. Bridges (Jeff Bridges) and Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert) both use Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Revolver
Ella cleans the gun while sitting with Nathan Champion (Christopher Walken).
Rifles
Henry Model 1860
Sheriff James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) initially purchased a Henry 1860 rifle, but later switch to a more modern Winchester Model 1892.
Winchester Model 1892
Many characters in the film are armed with Winchester Model 1892's.
Frank Canton (Sam Waterston) fires upon the sheriff with another handguardless Winchester.
Sherif Averill (Kris Kristofferson) holsters his Winchester.
Nathan D. Champion (Christopher Walken) makes his stand.
Mr. Eggleston (Brad Dourif) shoots from behind the wooden barrier at the mercenaries.
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Deputy John L. Bridges (Jeff Bridges) in battle is seen with a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Remington Rolling Block
Sheriff James Averill (Kris Kristofferson) also uses a Remington Rolling Block rifle.
File:Heaven´s Gate-rifle.jpg
Averill sets down his rifle by the window.
Winchester Model 1876
Some Winchester Model 1876 rifles appear in the hands of mercenaries, some appear to be missing their handguards like other rifles in the film.
Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
Some mercenaries are seen using Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbines.
Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine
Many of the immigrant farmers arm themslves with "Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873 rifles.
Mrs. Kovach (Gordana Rashovich)fires a shot to signal the uprising.
John L. Bridges (Jeff Bridges) operates multiple Springfields.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Trappers are seen with 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotguns. Nathan Champion (Christopher Walken) also uses this weapon.
