Roller Rink Dance Scene - Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate (1980)

This is one of the best scenes in the movie... some great fun these poor people were having before many of them were killed by brutal men-hunters.
Epic western by Michael Cimino and a masterpiece of American cinema, based on the infamous Johnson County War of 1892.
The scene already is on YouTube, but it just needed a reupload with the remastered DVD edition. Much brighter colors now :-) Really more fun to watch the entire movie.

[WheelsUpDDD]

Having been in this scene, I can't forget that it was 120 degrees in there and I was working 16 hour days as a 12 year old. That said, it was so much fun and thankfully I have many pictures I took during that time.

[Micksowagger]

The cinematography in this scene is stunning. The steadicam work is unreal.

[Autostade]

It's good to hear that despite its notoriety, this film is slowly crawling back to some esteem. Sure the legends would have us believe that half the budget went up Cimino's (and others') nose and the other half went to that transplanted tree and the waiting, waiting, waiting...but, at least in isolation, this scene - a beautiful longueur - is striking. A belle époque roller disco scene at the apex of that late 70s fad - genius - and shot and cut exquisitely - Though an Oscar Winner, and highly respected, Vilmos Zsigmond has fallen from the lips of most who extoll beautiful photography today - but here it all is - who could have the balls today to shoot in such muted, low contrast tones and yet maintain such dimension...a masterwork to stand beside 'Bound For Glory' and 'Days of Heaven'.

[hamzamustafa]

How can someone not like this movie. This movie is a masterpiece.

[tammybrekkaas]

I just watched this movie for the first time. I just can't express how much I loved it. The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic! I can't say enough and I hope that it has a very successful resurgence and popularity that it deserves. Bravo!! 💕

[orpheus]

It's a gorgeous scene and perhaps one the most eloquent and moving expressions of communal joy ever put on film.

[freemangriffin]

The director's cut of Heaven's Gate is a superb movie and I don't care what anyone else says about it!

[charliewatts]

Magnificient scene. Circles within circles. Something that contiues throughout the movie.

[quietman]

The skating fiddler is the movie’s composer, David Mansfield. Guy had balls of steel.

[SEAL]

I love this film, particularly this scene. David Mansfield's score is sublime.

[Kevinfordsynthesizers]

This might be the most joyous thing I’ve seen on film.

[joshuaprets]

I loved this scene - it really sealed the deal for endearing the audience to the immigrant community.
Epic movie.

[rhysperegrine]

For one of the most infamous movies of all time, this is pretty damn good. Maybe I need to watch the whole thing after all

[manfredkallmeier]

One of the Best Scenes from the Movie!!! Rollerscate Dance a Masterpeace!! Jeff Bridges as J.B.-Great!!

[screenwriterjohn]

I like how this thing was wildly expensive, yet did it contribute to the movie as much as the director probably thought it would.

[allandavies]

What a brilliant scene. Love it every time I see it !

[milkocaceres]

Forget about the critics and loud mouths, this movie is great.

[moontrucker]

Look how young Isabelle Huppert was! The GREATEST actress living today.

[fannydugong]

Been 40 years since I’ve seen this scene amazing 😀

[mollyospikminio]

Would you call this an underrated movie with the most memorable scene from the whole movie?