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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Woodard, Robert J. Siegel, Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Descending Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Grace Woodard, Robert J. Siegel, Alan Sharp
James Newton Howard
Lajos Koltai
David Holden
Freyda Rothstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Freyda Rothstein
Producer
David Holden
Editor
François Laplante
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descending Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Descending Angel about?
A recently engaged man getting to know his future father-in-law better unearths clues that the man may have been a Nazi collaborator and a mass murderer.
Who directed Descending Angel?
Descending Angel was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Descending Angel?
The principal cast of Descending Angel includes George C. Scott, Diane Lane, Eric Roberts, Mark Margolis, Vyto Ruginis.
When was Descending Angel released and how long is it?
Descending Angel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Descending Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Descending Angel was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Descending Angel?
Descending Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).