Wings of Fame
“If you think life is strange, wait till you see what comes next.”
Synopsis
After several attempts to approach film star Cesar Valentin, writer Brian Smith takes matters into his own hands, shooting the actor in front of hundreds of fans, only to be killed himself in the ensuing chaos. Achieving instant notoriety, Smith transcends with Valentin to a luxury hotel in the afterlife, a strange new world beyond the veil of mortality inhabited exclusively by dead celebrities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Votoček
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Votoček, Herman Koch
- Original Score
- Paul M. van Brugge
- Original Title
- Wings of Fame
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- First Floor Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Votoček
Otakar Votoček, Herman Koch
Paul M. van Brugge
Alex Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
Otakar Votoček
Director
Otakar Votoček
Writer
Herman Koch
Writer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Paul M. van Brugge
Original Music Composer
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wings of Fame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wings of Fame about?
After several attempts to approach film star Cesar Valentin, writer Brian Smith takes matters into his own hands, shooting the actor in front of hundreds of fans, only to be killed himself in the ensuing chaos. Achieving instant notoriety, Smith transcends with Valentin to a luxury hotel in the afterlife, a strange new world beyond the veil of mortality inhabited exclusively by dead celebrities.
Who directed Wings of Fame?
Wings of Fame was directed by Otakar Votoček.
Who stars in Wings of Fame?
The principal cast of Wings of Fame includes Peter O'Toole, Colin Firth, Marie Trintignant, Andréa Ferréol, Robert Stephens.
When was Wings of Fame released and how long is it?
Wings of Fame was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Wings of Fame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wings of Fame was composed by Paul M. van Brugge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wings of Fame?
Wings of Fame holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).