Band of Angels
“You're no blue blood any more, honey. The master bought you...and now he's waitin'!”
Synopsis
Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widowed father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress.
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Band of Angels (1957) Official Trailer - Clark Gable, Sidney Poitier Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-16
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Hamish Bond
Yvonne De Carlo
Amantha Starr
Sidney Poitier
Rau-Ru
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Lt. Ethan Sears
Rex Reason
Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
Patric Knowles
Charles de Marigny
Torin Thatcher
Capt. Canavan
Andrea King
Miss Idell
Ray Teal
Mr. Calloway
Noreen Corcoran
Amantha as a child
William Forrest
Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
Tommie Moore
Dollie
Juanita Moore
Budge
Raymond Bailey
Mr. Stuart
Carolle Drake
Michele
Zelda Cleaver
Sukie
Larry J. Blake
Auctioneer
Russell Evans
Jimmee
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts
- Original Score
- Max Steiner, Carl Sigman
- Original Title
- Band of Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
John Twist, Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Robert Penn Warren
Max Steiner, Carl Sigman
Lucien Ballard
Folmar Blangsted
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Carl Sigman
Original Music Composer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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War: American Civil War
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Frequently Asked Questions About Band of Angels
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What is Band of Angels about?
Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widowed father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress.
Who directed Band of Angels?
Band of Angels was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Band of Angels?
The principal cast of Band of Angels includes Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Poitier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Rex Reason.
When was Band of Angels released and how long is it?
Band of Angels was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did Band of Angels make at the box office?
Band of Angels grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Band of Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Band of Angels was composed by Max Steiner, Carl Sigman.
Is Band of Angels based on a book or true story?
Band of Angels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Penn Warren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Band of Angels?
Band of Angels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).