Angel Heart (1987) Horror Thriller Mystery Crime
Angel Heart (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Angel Heart Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.1/10
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Angel Heart Plot Synopsis:
Harry Angel has a new case, to find a man called Johnny Favourite. Except things aren't quite that simple and Johnny doesn't want to be found. Let's just say that amongst the period detail and beautiful scenery, it all gets really really nasty.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Harry Angel is a private investigator. He is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer called Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn.
Tagline: It will scare you to your very soul.
Why Watch Angel Heart
Have you ever checked out "Angel Heart"? It's this eerie detective movie from '87, directed by Alan Parker. The main guy, Harry Angel, played by Mickey Rourke, is hired to find a missing person, but it turns into this whole creepy, supernatural deal.
I really get a kick out of its dark, gritty vibe – it’s like classic detective stuff but with a creepy twist. Mickey Rourke is perfect as this kind of down-on-his-luck detective. The way the mystery deepens and gets all weird and spooky? Totally hooks you in.
Plus, there’s Robert De Niro, playing the mysterious Louis Cyphre. His performance is super chilling and adds a lot to the suspense. The way he interacts with Rourke? It’s intense and kind of ominous.
The thing about "Angel Heart" is it's not just a straightforward mystery. It’s got all this strange voodoo stuff, freaky dreams, and it really messes with your head. You’re always trying to figure out what's real and what's part of the mystery.
If you're into films that blend a good detective story with some really spooky elements, "Angel Heart" is definitely worth a watch. It's the kind of movie that sticks with you a bit after it's over, especially if you like a good plot twist. Just a heads up – it's a bit of a wild ride!
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Angel Heart Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Box Office: $17,185,632
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
Language: English, French
Country: United Kingdom, Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Angel Heart Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 06, 1987, Blu-ray 4K: Jul 12, 2022, Blu-ray CE: Jul 12, 2022, Blu-ray: Jul 12, 2022
Writers: William Hjortsberg, Alan Parker
Producers: Robert Dattila, Mario Kassar, Elliott Kastner, Alan Marshall, Andrew G. Vajna
Editors: Gerry Hambling
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Angel Heart (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
Angel Heart Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey Rourke | ... | Harry Angel |
| Robert De Niro | ... | Louis Cyphre |
| Lisa Bonet | ... | Epiphany Proudfoot |
| Charlotte Rampling | ... | Margaret Krusemark |
| Stocker Fontelieu | ... | Ethan Krusemark |
| Brownie McGhee | ... | Toots Sweet |
| Michael Higgins | ... | Dr. Albert Fowler |
| Elizabeth Whitcraft | ... | Connie |
| Eliott Keener | ... | Det. Sterne |
| Charles Gordone | ... | Spider Simpson |
| Dann Florek | ... | Herman Winesap |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... | Nurse |
| George Buck | ... | Izzy |
| Judith Drake | ... | Izzy''s Wife |
| Gerald Orange | ... | Pastor John (as Gerald L. Orange) |
| Peggy Severe | ... | Mammy Carter - Herb Store Proprietor |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Det. Deimos |
| Dave Petitjean | ... | Baptism Preacher (as David Petitjean) |
| Rick Washburn | ... | Cajun Heavy #1 |
| Neil Newlon | ... | Cajun Heavy #2 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mickey Rourke (b. September 16, 1952) – Harry Angel
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: 'Sir' Eddie Cook | Eddie Cook | Andre Rourke - Robert De Niro (b. August 17, 1943) – Louis Cyphre
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Robert De Niro Jr. | Robâto De Nîro | Bobby DeNiro | Robert DeNiro | Robert Denero - Lisa Bonet (b. November 16, 1967) – Epiphany Proudfoot
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Lisa Boney | Lilakoi Moon - Charlotte Rampling (b. February 5, 1946) – Margaret Krusemark
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Stocker Fontelieu, as Ethan Krusemark, passed away at age 86 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Stocker Fontelieli | C.S. Fontelieu - Brownie McGhee – Toots Sweet
- Michael Higgins, as Dr. Albert Fowler, passed away at age 88 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Elizabeth Whitcraft – Connie
- Eliott Keener – Det. Sterne
- Charles Gordone, as Spider Simpson, passed away at age 70 in College Station, Texas, USA.
Sign: Libra - Dann Florek – Herman Winesap
- Kathleen Wilhoite (b. June 29, 1964) – Nurse
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - George Buck – Izzy
- Judith Drake – Izzy''s Wife
Also known as: Judith D. Drake - Gerald Orange – Pastor John (as Gerald L. Orange)
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