CinemaOSMovie · 1978 · 1h 23m

Gates of Heaven

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

68%(118)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byErrol Morris

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1978
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Gates of Heaven

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Trailer - Gates of Heaven by Errol Morris

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Lucille Billingsley

Herself

Zella Graham

Herself

Cal Harberts

Himself

Dan Harberts

Himself

Phil Harberts

Himself

Scottie Harberts

Himself

Mike Koewler

Himself

Floyd McClure

Himself

Ed Quye

Himself

Florence Rasmussen

Herself

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Directed by
Errol Morris
Errol Morris
Produced by
Errol Morris
Errol Morris

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