James Averill, a Harvard graduate, is the sheriff of rich Jackson County, Wyoming when a conflict breaks out between the region's wealthy cattle producers and its immigrant residents who are living in squalor. Nathan Champion, a mercenary vying with Averill for the affection of the local madam Ella Watson, aids the politically connected ranch owners in their war against the immigrants. As the conflict intensifies, Averill and Champion start to second - guess their choices.
Cast - Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert, Jeff Bridges, Joseph Cotten
Director - Michael Cimino
Genre - Drama, History, Western
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