6.8 / 10(117 votes)IMDb19781h 23mUnited States of America

Gates of Heaven

“Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.”

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.

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Trailer - Gates of Heaven by Errol Morris

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Lucille Billingsley

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Zella Graham

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Cal Harberts

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Dan Harberts

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Phil Harberts

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Scottie Harberts

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Mike Koewler

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Floyd McClure

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Ed Quye

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Florence Rasmussen

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 1978

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Errol Morris
Original Score: Dan Harberts
Original Title: Gates of Heaven
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 23m
Production Studios: Gates of Heaven

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Director

Errol Morris

Original Score & Music

Dan Harberts

Director of Photography

Ned Burgess

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Errol Morris

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Errol Morris

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Errol Morris

Director

Errol Morris

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Errol Morris

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Ned Burgess

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