Angel River
Synopsis
It's love on the old frontier in this western adventure set in Arizona in the 1870s. It centers on a beautiful, young blonde girl whose peaceful life on her parents' isolated ranch is permanently disrupted when she is abducted and raped by a drunken Mexican bandit. Later, she finds herself drawn to her tormentor and romance ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Olhovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Renfield
- Original Score
- Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
- Original Title
- Angel River
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dasa Films S.A., Dasa Films, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Olhovich
Robert Renfield
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
Suzanne Fenn
Stephen J. Levin, Shelley Miller, Robert Renfield
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Renfield
Writer
Stephen J. Levin
Producer
Shelley Miller
Producer
Robert Renfield
Producer
Suzanne Fenn
Editor
Alberto Ladrón de Guevara
Production Design
Sergio Olhovich
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angel River about?
It's love on the old frontier in this western adventure set in Arizona in the 1870s. It centers on a beautiful, young blonde girl whose peaceful life on her parents' isolated ranch is permanently disrupted when she is abducted and raped by a drunken Mexican bandit. Later, she finds herself drawn to her tormentor and romance ensues.
Who directed Angel River?
Angel River was directed by Sergio Olhovich.
Who stars in Angel River?
The principal cast of Angel River includes Lynn-Holly Johnson, Salvador Sánchez, Peter Matthey, Janet Sunderland, Joey Shea.
When was Angel River released and how long is it?
Angel River was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel River was composed by Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel River?
Angel River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).