Gates of Heaven(1978)
Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.
Gates of Heaven Synopsis
A showcase of workers in the animal burial industry while dealing with heavier existential questions regarding mortality and the afterlife. Floyd 'Mac' McClure believes that a graceful burial is as important for pets as it is for people; he chronicles his struggles to keep his niche business afloat, and interviews several of his associates and one of his competitors, the manager of a rendering plant.
Gates of Heaven (1978) is a documentary film directed by Errol Morris, released on October 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Lucille Billingsley, Zella Graham, Cal Harberts and Dan Harberts. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Morris
- Producers:
- Errol Morris
- Cinematographer:
- Ned Burgess
- Production:
- Gates of Heaven
- Status:
- Released
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Gates of Heaven (1978) FULL FILM
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Errol Morris on "Gates of Heaven" and Nonfiction Filmmaking
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Gates of Heaven Cast & Crew
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Directed by Errol Morris, produced by Errol Morris.
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Gates of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 118 ratings.
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Gates of Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gates of Heaven online?
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Gates of Heaven (1978) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gates of Heaven?
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The main cast of Gates of Heaven (1978) includes Lucille Billingsley, Zella Graham, Cal Harberts, Dan Harberts and Phil Harberts. The film was directed by Errol Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gates of Heaven released?
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Gates of Heaven was released on October 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Gates of Heaven worth watching?
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Gates of Heaven (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gates of Heaven?
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