Angel
“Music. Death. Obsession. Revenge.”
Synopsis
Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, he remembers only the orthopedic shoes of the killers’ leader. So begins his quest to avenge her.
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Veronica Quilligan
Annie
Stephen Rea
Danny
Alan Devlin
Bill
Peter Caffrey
Ray
Honor Heffernan
Dierdre
Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Bride
Ian McElhinney
Groom
Derek Lord
Best Man
Ray McAnally
Bloom
Donal McCann
Bonner
Marie Kean
Mae
Don Foley
Bouncer
Gerard McSorley
Assistant
Liz Bono
Girl Assistant
Tom Collins
Photographer
Tony Rohr
George
Anita Reeves
Beth
Sorcha Cusack
Mary
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Jordan
- Original Title
- Angel
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan
Chris Menges
J. Patrick Duffner
John Boorman, Barry Blackmore
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Jordan
Director
Barry Blackmore
Producer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
J. Patrick Duffner
Editor
John Lucas
Production Design
Neil Jordan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angel about?
Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, he remembers only the orthopedic shoes of the killers’ leader. So begins his quest to avenge her.
Who directed Angel?
Angel was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in Angel?
The principal cast of Angel includes Veronica Quilligan, Stephen Rea, Alan Devlin, Peter Caffrey, Honor Heffernan.
When was Angel released and how long is it?
Angel was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel?
Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).