The Dark Angel (1987)
The Dark Angel is a sensual and stylish adaptation of Uncle Silas - Sheridan le Fanu’s influential Victorian literary masterpiece. Sheltered heiress Maud Ruthyn's troubles begin when her father hires a new governess. Madame De La Rougierre (played with considerable relish by Jane Lapotaire) is a cruel, brandy-swigging schemer with an unhealthy interest in Maud's inheritance and an approach to childcare that would make Mary Poppins faint. When Maud's father dies she has no choice but to live with her wicked uncle Silas, who will inherit the family fortune if Maud should happen to die. This is not a recipe for domestic bliss and soon it seems that everyone but Maud is either bad, mad, or both.
Director: Peter Hammond
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 176 min
Release Date: February 1, 1987
Cast
- Peter O'Toole - Uncle Silas Ruthyn
- Jane Lapotaire - Madame de la Rougierre
- Beatie Edney - Maud Ruthyn
- Barbara Shelley - Cousin Monica
- Simon Shepherd - Captain Oakley
- Guy Rolfe - Dr. Bryerly
- Tim Woodward - Dudley Ruthyn
- Norma Shebbeare - Mary Quince
- Marcus Gilbert - Lord Carysbroke
- Patti Love - Peg Hawkes
Screenplay
- Sheridan Le Fanu (Novel)
- Don MacPherson
Editing: Ray Wingrove
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Hammond
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Angel about?
- The Dark Angel is a sensual and stylish adaptation of Uncle Silas - Sheridan le Fanu’s influential Victorian literary masterpiece. Sheltered heiress Maud Ruthyn's troubles begin when her father hires a new governess. Madame De La Rougierre (played with considerable relish by Jane Lapotaire) is a cruel, brandy-swigging schemer with an unhealthy interest in Maud's inheritance and an approach to childcare that would make Mary Poppins faint. When Maud's father dies she has no choice but to live with her wicked uncle Silas, who will inherit the family fortune if Maud should happen to die. This is not a recipe for domestic bliss and soon it seems that everyone but Maud is either bad, mad, or both.
- Who directed The Dark Angel?
- The Dark Angel was directed by Peter Hammond.
- Who stars in The Dark Angel?
- The Dark Angel stars Peter O'Toole, Jane Lapotaire, Beatie Edney, Barbara Shelley, Simon Shepherd, Guy Rolfe.
- How long is The Dark Angel?
- The Dark Angel has a runtime of 2h 56m (176 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Angel?
- The Dark Angel is a Horror, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie film.