Archangel
“A Tragedy of the Great War”
Synopsis
At the height of the October Revolution during the 1919 allied intervention in Arkhangelsk, the exploits of one-legged Canadian soldier Lt. John Boles are told, after he is taken in from the cold by a dysfunctional Russian family and mistakes a local woman for his presumed dead lover.
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Archangel (Trailer - 4K Restoration)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michael Gottli
Jannings
David Falkenburg
Geza
Michael O'Sullivan
Doctor
Margaret Anne MacLeod
Baba
Ari Cohen
Philbin
Sarah Neville
Danchuk
Kathy Marykuca
Veronkha
Kyle McCulloch
Lt. John Boles
Victor Cowie
Sea Captain
Ihor Procak
Monk
Chris Johnson
Russian Soldier
Vince Rimmer
Bolshevik
Robert Lougheed
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Stephen Snyder
Stage Kaiser Wilhelm II
Michael Powell
Red Cross Nurse
Sam Toles
Young Philbin
Lloyd Weinberg
Priest
Graham Bicq
Baby
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival of Ottawa
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Maddin
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Maddin, George Toles
- Original Title
- Archangel
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ordnance Pictures, Cinephile, Winnipeg Film Group, Téléfilm Canada, The Manitoba Arts Council, CIDO, Canada Council for the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin, George Toles, John B. Harvie
Guy Maddin
Greg Klymkiw, Andre Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Maddin
Director
Guy Maddin
Screenplay
George Toles
Screenplay
Dennis W. Smith
Production Design
Greg Klymkiw
Producer
Guy Maddin
Editor
Donna Szöke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Archangel
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What is Archangel about?
At the height of the October Revolution during the 1919 allied intervention in Arkhangelsk, the exploits of one-legged Canadian soldier Lt. John Boles are told, after he is taken in from the cold by a dysfunctional Russian family and mistakes a local woman for his presumed dead lover.
Who directed Archangel?
Archangel was directed by Guy Maddin.
Who stars in Archangel?
The principal cast of Archangel includes Michael Gottli, David Falkenburg, Michael O'Sullivan, Margaret Anne MacLeod, Ari Cohen.
When was Archangel released and how long is it?
Archangel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Archangel?
Archangel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).