Where Angels Fear to Tread
“Only one thing could come between Lilia and her Italian lover… her in-laws.”
Synopsis
An English widow goes to Italy, falls in love with a dentist's son and marries him, against her straitlaced family's wishes.
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Where Angels Fear To Tread 1991 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-22
Top Cast
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Rupert Graves
Philip Herriton
Helen Mirren
Lilia Herriton
Helena Bonham Carter
Caroline Abbott
Barbara Jefford
Mrs. Herriton
Judy Davis
Harriet Herriton
Thomas Wheatley
Mr. Kingcroft
Sophie Kullmann
Irma
Vass Anderson
Mr. Abbott
Sylvia Barter
Mrs. Theobald
Eileen Davies
Ethel
Siria Betti
Hotel-Keeper
Giovanni Guidelli
Gino Carella
Anna Lelio
Perfetta
Luca Lazzareschi
Spiridione
Sergio Falasca
Carriage Driver
Evelina Meghnagi
Opera Singer
Gaetano Piro
Hooded Man
Giuseppe Vivenzio
Carriage Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger, Charles Sturridge
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Where Angels Fear to Tread
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sovereign Pictures, LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Sturridge
Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger, Charles Sturridge, E.M. Forster
Rachel Portman
Michael Coulter
Peter Coulson
Nick Elliott, Jeffrey Taylor, Kent Walwin, Derek Granger
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Sturridge
Director
Tim Sullivan
Screenplay
Derek Granger
Screenplay
Charles Sturridge
Screenplay
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Simon Holland
Production Design
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Peter Coulson
Editor
Derek Granger
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where Angels Fear to Tread
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What is Where Angels Fear to Tread about?
An English widow goes to Italy, falls in love with a dentist's son and marries him, against her straitlaced family's wishes.
Who directed Where Angels Fear to Tread?
Where Angels Fear to Tread was directed by Charles Sturridge.
Who stars in Where Angels Fear to Tread?
The principal cast of Where Angels Fear to Tread includes Rupert Graves, Helen Mirren, Helena Bonham Carter, Barbara Jefford, Judy Davis.
When was Where Angels Fear to Tread released and how long is it?
Where Angels Fear to Tread was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Where Angels Fear to Tread?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Angels Fear to Tread was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is Where Angels Fear to Tread based on a book or true story?
Where Angels Fear to Tread is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.M. Forster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where Angels Fear to Tread?
Where Angels Fear to Tread holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).