City of Angels (1998)
She didn't believe in angels until she fell in love with one.
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
Director: Brad Silberling
Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: April 10, 1998
Cast
- Nicolas Cage - Seth
- Meg Ryan - Maggie Rice
- Andre Braugher - Cassiel
- Dennis Franz - Nathaniel Messinger
- Colm Feore - Jordan
- Robin Bartlett - Anne
- Joanna Merlin - Teresa Messinger
- Sarah Dampf - Susan
- Nigel Gibbs - Doctor
- John Putch - Man in Car
Screenplay
- Dana Stevens (Screenplay)
- Wim Wenders (Original Film Writer)
- Peter Handke (Original Film Writer)
- Richard Reitinger (Original Film Writer)
Music: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Lynzee Klingman
Production: Atlas Entertainment, Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Regency Enterprises, Taurus Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $199M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Reflections on Life and Death, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
suicide, operation, life and death, afterlife, angel, faith, heaven, remake, los angeles, california, interspecies romance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of Angels about?
- When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
- Who directed City of Angels?
- City of Angels was directed by Brad Silberling.
- Who stars in City of Angels?
- City of Angels stars Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Andre Braugher, Dennis Franz, Colm Feore, Robin Bartlett.
- How long is City of Angels?
- City of Angels has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is City of Angels?
- City of Angels is a Romance, Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of City of Angels?
- City of Angels had a budget of $55M.
- How much did City of Angels gross?
- City of Angels grossed $199M worldwide.
- Where was City of Angels produced?
- City of Angels was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of City of Angels?
- The themes of City of Angels include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Reflections on Life and Death, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.