Released:
1980-11-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
Michael Cimino

Runtime:
3h 38min

Genre:
Drama, Western

• Cast:
• 
  Kris Kristofferson
  as
  James Averill
• 
  Christopher Walken
  as
  Nathan D. Champion
• 
  John Hurt
  as
  Billy Irvine
• 
  Sam Waterston
  as
  Frank Canton
• 
  Brad Dourif
  as
  Mr. Eggleston