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Heaven's Gate

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Theatrical poster

Country	Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by	Michael Cimino
Release Date	1980
Language	English Russian German French Polish
Studio	Partisan Productions
Distributor	United Artists

Main Cast
Character	Actor
James Averill	Kris Kristofferson
Ella Watson	Isabelle Huppert
John L. Bridges	Jeff Bridges
Nick Ray	Mickey Rourke
Major Wolcott	Ronnie Hawkins
Mr. Eggleston	Brad Dourif
Frank Canton	Sam Waterston
Billy Irvine	John Hurt
Captain Minardi	Terry O'Quinn
Jake	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. 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.

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-[[Image:Heavens Gate-DVD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Heaven's Gate'' (1980)]]
+{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
+|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 immigrant farmers from European land barons 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.
-'''The following firearms can be seen in the film ''Heaven's Gate'':'''
+{{Film Title}}
+__TOC__<br clear=all>
+=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]].]]
-__TOC__<br clear=all>
+[[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.]]
+== 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=
+== 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 ==
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 [[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: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:K Kristofferson-W-M92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sherif Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) put the rifle into holster on saddle of his horse.]]
 [[Image:B Dourif-W-M1892.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Eggleston ([[Brad Dourif]]) shoots from behind the wooden barrier at the mercenaries.]]
-== 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.
-‎[[File:1876win1.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.]]
 == Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" ==
-Sheriff's deputy John L. Bridges [[Jeff Bridges]] is equipped with a [[Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"]] rifle.
+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.]]
-[[Image:Jeff Bridges-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John behind the bar cover a back of his chief with a rifle in his hand.]]
+[[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 at the horse fired from a rifle at the mercenaries.]]
-== Henry Model 1860 ==
+== Remington Rolling Block ==
-Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) initially purchased a [[Henry 1860]] rifle, but later wears more modern repeaters [[Winchester Model 1892]].
+Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) also uses a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle.
-‎[[File:Henry.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Henry Model 1860 - .44 Rimfire.]]
+‎[[File:Remington rollingblock no1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington No. 1 Rolling Block - .22 rimfire]]
-[[Image:K Kristofferson-Yb.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Sheriff Averill sits with his Henry and his badge.]]
+[[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.]]
-== Remington Rolling Block ==
+== Winchester Model 1876 ==
-Sheriff James Averill ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) uses a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle.
+Some [[Winchester Model 1876]] rifles appear in the hands of mercenaries, some appear to be missing their handguards like other rifles in the film.
-‎[[File:RemingtonRBLOCK.gif|thumb|none|450px|Remington No. 1 Rolling Block - ..22 rimfire]]
+‎[[Image:New_centennial.jpg|thumb|none|450px|1876 Winchester rifle similar to the one used in Tombstone.]]
-[[Image:K Kristofferson-Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff (Kris Kristofferson) fired from a window after the fleeing rapist.]]
+[[Image:G-W-M1876-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Two men in the background fire their 1876 Winchesters lacking handgaurds.]]
-[[Image:Heaven´s Gate-rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle by which fired sheriff, is leaning against to right of the window.]]
 == Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine ==
-Mercenaries - many former soldiers brought from the army also a very accurate [[Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine]].
+Some mercenaries are seen using [[Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine]]s.
 ‎[[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 shoot from his percussion carbine at Ella on a horse.]]
+[[Image:G-Rifle-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the mercenaries takes a shot at Ella on her horse.]]
-== Single Action Army ==
-Most of the characters in the movie use "Cavalry" model [[Single Action Army]] revolvers. Sheriff Averil James ([[Kris Kristofferson]]) used the "Artillery" models.
-[[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 ([[San 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: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|]]
-== Unidentified pocket revolver ==
-Sheriff's deputy John L. Bridges [[Jeff Bridges]] and Ella Watson ([[Isabelle Huppert]]) wears an unidentified pocket revolvers.
-[[Image:IH-pocket-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ella do her gun clean.]]
-[[Image:I Huppert-SAA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ella shoots down mercenaries guarding the bridge over the river.]]
-[[Image:J Bridges-pocket-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sheriff's deputy make a silence by shooting into the ceiling from an unknown pocket pistol.]]
-== 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.]]
-== Remington 1858 New Army ==
-Nick Ray ([[Mickey Rourke]]) used a [[Remington 1858 New Army]] revolver.
-[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]]
-[[Image:M Rourke-R1875.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick helps defend with two guns in hands the wooden cabin.]]
-‎
 == Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine ==
 Many of the immigrant farmers arm themslves with [[Trapdoor Springfield Rifle|"Trapdoor" Springfield Model 1873]] rifles.
-[[Image:UmbertiTrapdoorCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Replica Springfield Model 1873 '''Cavalry Carbine''' "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Aldo Uberti - .45-70]]
+[[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:Fw-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mrs. Kovach ([[Gordana Rashovich]]), one of the wives of farmers, by a shot gives the signal for the uprising.]]
+[[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 with device comprised of several Springfields.]]
+[[Image:JB-T1873-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John L. Bridges ([[Jeff Bridges]]) operates multiple Springfields.]]
+=Shotguns=
 == 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun ==
 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]]
+[[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:Ch Walken-12GDBS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Champion checks the hole he has made in a covered wagon with his shotgun at the ready.]]
-== Fuse Bomb ==
-In the final battle it used a fuse bombs to destroy walls wagon of mercenaries.
-[[Image:Fw-FuseB-HG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the women settlers holding a bomb with a lit fuse.]]
-[[Image:Brad Dourif-FuseB.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Eggleston ([[Brad Dourif]]) is trying to throw a bomb at the mercenaries.]]
-[[Image:R Hawkins-FuseB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Wolcott ([[Ronnie Hawkins]]), one of the mercenaries, picked up the bomb and threw it back.]]
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Handguns

Single Action Army

1848 Colt Dragoon

Remington Model 1875 "Frontier"

Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Revolver

Rifles

Henry Model 1860

Winchester Model 1892

Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"

Remington Rolling Block

Winchester Model 1876

Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine

Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine

Shotguns

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

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