An Angel on Wheels
Ein Engel auf Erden
Synopsis
Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity drives him to the brink of suicide, Pierre's guardian angel takes the form of this stewardess to urge him to choose life. Though the angel confesses her divinity, Pierre is skeptical of the existence of angels. But, despite their difference, the two bond during her brief sojourn in human form.
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Romy Schneider
Line / The Angel
Henri Vidal
Pierre Chaillot
Michèle Mercier
Augusta de Munchenberg
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Michel Barrot
Margarete Haagen
Chief of Angels
Erika von Thellmann
Aunt Augusta
Ernst Waldow
Corelli
Jean Tissier
Presenter
Pierre Sergeol
Commissioner
Franz-Otto Krüger
Dentist
René Worms
Valet
Jean Brochard
Line's father
Paulette Dubost
Line's mother
Mario Beunat
Radio commentator
Albert Dinan
Lucien Callamand
Man waiting at wedding
Jean Panisse
Gas station attendant
Roland Rodier
Tenor Antonio
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- René Barjavel, Géza von Radványi
- Original Score
- Gerhard Becker
- Original Title
- Ein Engel auf Erden
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Criterion Productions, Regina-Film, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
René Barjavel, Géza von Radványi
Gerhard Becker
Roger Hubert
René Le Hénaff, Ira Oberberg, Mike Leroy
Joe Juliano, Harry Eller, Arys Nissotti, Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Radványi
Director
René Barjavel
Screenplay
Géza von Radványi
Screenplay
Gerhard Becker
Original Music Composer
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Arys Nissotti
Producer
René Le Hénaff
Editor
Ira Oberberg
Editor
Artur Brauner
Producer
Mike Leroy
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Angel on Wheels
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What is An Angel on Wheels about?
Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity drives him to the brink of suicide, Pierre's guardian angel takes the form of this stewardess to urge him to choose life. Though the angel confesses her divinity, Pierre is skeptical of the existence of angels. But, despite their difference, the two bond during her brief sojourn in human form.
Who directed An Angel on Wheels?
An Angel on Wheels was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in An Angel on Wheels?
The principal cast of An Angel on Wheels includes Romy Schneider, Henri Vidal, Michèle Mercier, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Margarete Haagen.
When was An Angel on Wheels released and how long is it?
An Angel on Wheels was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for An Angel on Wheels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Angel on Wheels was composed by Gerhard Becker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Angel on Wheels?
An Angel on Wheels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).