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Gates of Heaven

19781h 23mErrol Morris
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%

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

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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What is Gates of Heaven (1978) about?

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…

Who stars in Gates of Heaven?

Gates of Heaven stars Lucille Billingsley (Herself), Zella Graham (Herself), Cal Harberts (Himself), Dan Harberts (Himself), Phil Harberts (Himself). The film was directed by Errol Morris.

How long is Gates of Heaven?

Gates of Heaven has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

Is Gates of Heaven worth watching?

Gates of Heaven holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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