Gates of Heaven

Categories: Entertainment | Movies | 1970s Films | Documentaries

  • Gates of Heaven is a 1978 documentary written, directed and edited by Errol Morris. It stars Floyd McClure, who is inspired to create a pet cemetery after the death of his pet collie. The movie is based on the story 450 Dead Pets Going To Napa Valley.

  • Plot Synopsis

    Gates of Heaven is a documentary set in California and based on the story 450 Dead Pets Going To Napa Valley. After the Foothill Memorial Gardens pet cemetery in San Francisco was closed, families had to move their pets from one cemetary to the other. The film follows these owners as they discuss their beloved departed pets.

  • Cast

    • Floyd McClure as Himself
    • Lucille Billingsley as Herself
    • Zella Graham as Herself
    • Cal Harberts as Himself
    • Dan Harberts as Himself
    • Phil Harberts as Himself

  • Reviews

    "Gates of Heaven is a documentary with subject and no argument, and is nonetheless deeply, deeply ruminative.""—Rumsey TaylorRotten Tomatoes: [1]

    "They say you can make a great documentary about almost anything, if only you see it well enough and truly, and this film proves it."—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-TimesRotten Tomatoes: [2]

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