Heaven's Gate (1980) - with 'Cimino' Biographer Charles Elton

How the West Was 'Cast

Apr 7 2022 • 1 hr 4 mins

More than 40 years after its initial release, Michael Cimino's ambitious Western epic Heaven's Gate remains one of the most divisive films of all time. Some still see it as a colossal failure in every way, while others (like our very own Matthew Chernov) regard it as an astonishing work of art. On this special episode, we speak with author Charles Elton about his new book Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision. Join us for a revealing interview about the controversial Oscar-winning director whose full life story has been shrouded in mystery... until now.

Charles Elton's Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Visionis available in hardcover, audiobook and ebook from Abrams Press.