The Destroying Angel
Synopsis
A conflicted young seminarian named Caswell Campbell takes a three month sabbatical from his studies to explore his less Judeo-Christian impulses: casual gay sex and drugs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter de Rome
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe, Peter de Rome
- Original Score
- Joe Mann
- Original Title
- The Destroying Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hand In Hand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter de Rome
Edgar Allan Poe, Peter de Rome
Joe Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Peter de Rome
Director
Peter de Rome
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Destroying Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Destroying Angel about?
A conflicted young seminarian named Caswell Campbell takes a three month sabbatical from his studies to explore his less Judeo-Christian impulses: casual gay sex and drugs.
Who directed The Destroying Angel?
The Destroying Angel was directed by Peter de Rome.
Who stars in The Destroying Angel?
The principal cast of The Destroying Angel includes Timothy Kent, Bill Eld, Philip Darden, Paul Eden, Evan de Braye.
When was The Destroying Angel released and how long is it?
The Destroying Angel was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Destroying Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Destroying Angel was composed by Joe Mann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Destroying Angel?
The Destroying Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).