Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Michael Cimino writes & directs this large-scale Western starring Kris Kristofferson & Christopher Walken Set in the late 1800s in Johnson County Wyoming the film follows the conflict between American cattlemen & European immigrants Harvard graduate James Averill (Kristofferson) is appointed marshal to keep the peace but clashes with his friend gunfighter Nate Champion (Walken) who is working for land baron Frank Canton (Sam Waterston) Champion like Averill is vying for the attentions of Ella Watson (Isabelle Huppert) the madam of the local brothel which only adds to the rivalry between the two men Soon the situation in Johnson County worsens & war breaks out with disastrous consequences The cast also
Includes:: Joseph Cotten Jeff Bridges John Hurt & Mickey Rourke Actors Kris Kristofferson Christopher Walken & John Hurt Director Michael Cimino Certificate 15 years & over Year 1980 Languages English