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Angel Heart (1987)

โ€œIt will scare you to your very soul.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,809 votes 1h 53m r HorrorMystery

#19 of 59 films from 1987 #149 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Alan Parker ยท Written by William Hjortsberg, Alan Parker

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Overview

A down-and-out Brooklyn detective is hired to track down a singer on an odyssey that will take him through the desperate streets of Harlem, the smoke-filled jazz clubs of New Orleans, and the swamps of Louisiana and its seedy underworld of voodoo.

Cast

Mickey Rourkeas Harry Angel
Robert De Niroas Louis Cyphre
Lisa Bonetas Epiphany Proudfoot
Charlotte Ramplingas Margaret Krusemark
Stocker Fontelieuas Ethan Krusemark
Brownie McGheeas Toots Sweet
Michael Higginsas Doctor Fowler
Elizabeth Whitcraftas Connie
Eliott Keeneras Sterne
Charles Gordoneas Spider Simpson
Dann Florekas Winesnap
Kathleen Wilhoiteas Nurse
George Buckas Izzy
Judith Drakeas Izzy's Wife

Facts

Release dateMarch 6, 1987
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$17,185,954 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092563

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Questions

How long is Angel Heart?
Angel Heart runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Angel Heart worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,809 votes, which places it #19 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 69%) and #149 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Angel Heart?
Angel Heart was directed by Alan Parker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Mississippi Burning (1988), Midnight Express (1978).
Who stars in Angel Heart?
Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel; Robert De Niro as Louis Cyphre; Lisa Bonet as Epiphany Proudfoot; Charlotte Rampling as Margaret Krusemark; Stocker Fontelieu as Ethan Krusemark; Brownie McGhee as Toots Sweet.
What is Angel Heart rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Angel Heart?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1473.

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