Angel of Death
Semana Santa
Synopsis
The most spectacular Easter celebration in the World. Hosts of hooded Penitents parade through the ancient, narrow streets of the Old Town in time-honored ritual. But for one celebrant this Holy Week is different. For him Semana Santa is a time to kill. As the death toll mounts, it falls to detective Maria Delgado - mistrusted outsider from Madrid - to stop the bizarre killings.
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Mira Sorvino
Maria Delgado
Olivier Martinez
Quemada
Féodor Atkine
Torillo
Alida Valli
Doña Catalina
Íñigo Núñez
Suarez
Fermí Reixach
Rodriguez
Alexander Konheim
Famiani
Azucena de la Fuente
Maggi
Carlos Castañon
Dr. Hidalgo
Jorge Bosch
Jaime Mateo
José María Blanco
Don Manuel
Luis Tosar
Antonio
Peter Berling
Castenada
Yohana Cobo
Young Dona Catalina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Noir in Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pepe Danquart
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hewson, Roy Mitchell
- Original Score
- Andrea Guerra
- Original Title
- Semana Santa
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pepe Danquart
David Hewson, Roy Mitchell
Andrea Guerra
Ciro Cappellari
Department Leadership Roster
Pepe Danquart
Director
Roy Mitchell
Writer
Andrea Guerra
Original Music Composer
Ciro Cappellari
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel of Death
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What is Angel of Death about?
The most spectacular Easter celebration in the World. Hosts of hooded Penitents parade through the ancient, narrow streets of the Old Town in time-honored ritual. But for one celebrant this Holy Week is different. For him Semana Santa is a time to kill. As the death toll mounts, it falls to detective Maria Delgado - mistrusted outsider from Madrid - to stop the bizarre killings.
Who directed Angel of Death?
Angel of Death was directed by Pepe Danquart.
Who stars in Angel of Death?
The principal cast of Angel of Death includes Mira Sorvino, Olivier Martinez, Féodor Atkine, Alida Valli, Íñigo Núñez.
When was Angel of Death released and how long is it?
Angel of Death was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel of Death was composed by Andrea Guerra.
Is Angel of Death based on a book or true story?
Angel of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Hewson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel of Death?
Angel of Death holds official age classifications: FR: -12; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).