"Richly textured and visually compelling" (The Hollywood Reporter), this lavish, epic western retells the true story of Wyoming's infamous Johnson County War-a brutal conflict during which wealthy cattlemen, baked by the U.S. government, hired mercenaries to murder 125 immigrant settlers. From the incredible beauty of the magnificent landscapes to the explosive violence of the bloody battle itself, Heaven's Gate combines breathtaking cinematography, Art Direction and memorable performances by Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert Jeff bridges in a spectacular, panoramic and ultimately haunting look at the reverse side of the American dream.