We're No Angels
“A strangler... A swindler... A safecracker... Yet you'll love them!”
Synopsis
Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.
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We're No Angels (1955) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
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Humphrey Bogart
Joseph
Aldo Ray
Albert
Peter Ustinov
Jules
Joan Bennett
Amelie Ducotel
Basil Rathbone
Andre Trochard
Leo G. Carroll
Felix Ducotel
John Baer
Paul Trochard
Gloria Talbott
Isabelle Ducotel
Lea Penman
Mme. Parole
John Smith
Medical Officer Arnaud
George Dee
Coachman (uncredited)
John George
Vendor (uncredited)
Jack Kenny
Vendor (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Butterfly Man (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
Port Captain (uncredited)
Joe Ploski
Coat Customer (uncredited)
Louis Mercier
Celeste (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald MacDougall
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- We're No Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Ranald MacDougall, Albert Husson
Friedrich Hollaender
Loyal Griggs
Arthur P. Schmidt
Pat Duggan
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Duggan
Producer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Ranald MacDougall
Screenplay
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Michael Curtiz
Director
Mary Grant
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We're No Angels
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What is We're No Angels about?
Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.
Who directed We're No Angels?
We're No Angels was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in We're No Angels?
The principal cast of We're No Angels includes Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov, Joan Bennett, Basil Rathbone.
When was We're No Angels released and how long is it?
We're No Angels was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did We're No Angels make at the box office?
We're No Angels grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for We're No Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We're No Angels was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We're No Angels?
We're No Angels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).