Days of Heaven(1978) Director Terrence Malicks epic story of a love triangle that takes place at the turn of the century in the wheat fields of the Texas Panhandle.Richard Gere(in perhaps his best performance), his girlfriend and sister take labor jobs picking wheat and soon the rich land owner,(played by Sam Shepard )falls in love with Geres girlfriend (Brooke Adams). Gere convinces Adams to marry Shepard after learning that Shepard has only a year to live, figuring after he dies they will inherit his money and live happily ever after.What Gere doesn't take into account is that Adams falls in love with Shepard after they are married and that starts the beginning of the end.This is a visually stunning film and the musical score by Ennio Morricone is both haunting and beautiful as well. Linda Manz, who plays Geres little sister, forced to grow up too soon, narrates throughout and does a great job. Malicks directing is magnificent and the film was nominated for four Acadamy Awards.A must see.
Review of Days of Heaven
