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In Alan Parker's ANGEL HEART, based on the novel FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg, a New York City gumshoe is hired to find an aging blues singer. Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) follows clues from the ominous ghettos of Harlem to the witchy backwoods of Louisiana, where he takes up with Epiphany Proudfoot (Lisa Bonet), the .. Read more

Starring	Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Director	Alan Parker
Genres	Thriller

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- He does, literally, in pursuit of a missing person who's opted out of a pact with the devil. Thoroughly unpleasant in detail, this wallow in the private eye cult constantly takes the eye with its pictorial qualities, even at its most nauseating.
- 30645
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  - 0
  a hidden gem
  
  This the only film directed by Alan Parker that I rate at all, which is funny cos in a recent documentary of his work they missed this one completely.
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - blunderwood
  - East Sussex
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 21:39
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- - 0
  - 1
  BOTTOM OF THE PILE
  
  Thankfully the promised sub-titles were absent, the sound track was abysmal, making it a complete waste of time to watch.
  
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- 1067323
- - Burnhamite
  - 238 reviews
  - BURNHAM
  - 26 Nov 2011 at 13:53
- - 0
  - 2
  worth watching but not to get excited over
  
  Interesting story line when you get your head around it but it really was hard to follow, defo a film to concentrate on or you'll not have a clue whats ... read more »
  
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- 1048738
- - opinionatedviewer
  - 40 reviews
  - Bicester
  - 07 Oct 2011 at 14:25
- - 0
  - 1
  You dont have to be American but it might help
  
  I'd seen this before. It starts out fine but gets a bit lost in those Lousiana backwoods. Saved by excellent performances from Mickey and Robert.
  
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- 1025887
- - Scottiemac
  - 10 reviews
  - 06 Aug 2011 at 08:13
- - 1
  - 0
  Spookily Brilliant
  
  Seen this movie several times. But it still makes my hair stand on ends. The identity of the character played by Robert De Niro was subtle and nothing quite ... read more »
  
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- 987319
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  - Naina Chavda
  - London
  - 29 Apr 2011 at 10:55
- - 0
  - 0
  weird one.
  
  found this film to be captivating and so twisted at the end ,you wouldnt guess in a million years how it would end.de niro made a good devil.how did he file ... read more »
  
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- - chasckd
  - 319 reviews
  - Telford
  - 10 Apr 2011 at 15:48
- - 0
  - 0
  A reasonable twist on the old stories
  
  Well, the ending was hardly a surprising but it was an enjoyable enough journey getting there. A reasonable enough way to spend an evening. Film noir and black ... read more »
  
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- 979619
- - Slurs
  - Scotland
  - 06 Apr 2011 at 20:35
- - 1
  - 0
  TOP CLASS THRILLER
  
  WOW! a film with De Niro that I'd never heard of!
  
  Very good, A young Mickey Rourke is a PI involved in a missing persons case at De Niro's ... read more »
  
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- - Brettlollege
  - 71 reviews
  - Warrington
  - 07 Feb 2011 at 13:34
- - 1
  - 0
  Oldie but goodie!
  
  Have watched this film many times over the years and it remains one of my favourites. As always De Nero is fantastic and wickedly nasty. Good twists and turns... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - West Midlands
  - 15 Jul 2010 at 14:23
- - 1
  - 0
  Atmospheric blend of noir and supernatural!
  
  I love this film. The plot, which is perhaps rather daft, is really secondary to the general ambience/cinematography of the film. Its great watching two ... read more »
  
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- - Donny101
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 12 Jun 2010 at 20:39
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  Obvious
  
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  This is a very predictable movie. You know the story as soon as 'Louis Cypher' says to Angel 'Haven't we met before? You seem awfully familiar... read more »
  
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- - TheImaginator
  - 70 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Mar 2010 at 11:37
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- - 21
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  a hidden gem
  
  This the only film directed by Alan Parker that I rate at all, which is funny cos in a recent documentary of his work they missed this one completely.
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  - blunderwood
  - East Sussex
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 21:39
- - 8
  - 0
  Sublime Tension
  
  A film with more twists than a corkscrew. It captures the gritty reality of being a gumshoe in New York and New Orleans, and leaves you with a final gripping ... read more »
  
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- - Bilko
  - 57 reviews
  - Staines
  - 26 May 2004 at 11:07
- - 8
  - 1
  Brilliant
  
  The film has stunning imagery and the direction and cinematography are top drawer.
  
  The acting is also of high class, both De Niro and Rourke pull ofF... read more »
  
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- - DeNiroFan
  - Cheshire
  - 18 Dec 2003 at 20:33
- - 8
  - 2
  Angel Heart
  
  This is one of the best films ever made. If you have not seen this film add it to your list - right now. The script is fantastic and will keep you on the edge ... read more »
  
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- 292879
- - AndyMan
  - Essex
  - 11 Oct 2003 at 09:16
- - 7
  - 0
  Amazing thriller
  
  An absolutely amazing thriller that will have everyone dazzled. Mickey Rourke's performance is superb and though De Niro is not in it much, the scenes with ... read more »
  
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- - ZootBabylon
  - Surrey
  - 16 Mar 2004 at 18:30
- - 4
  - 0
  Great Film Noir, ...
  
  Great Film Noir, Absorbing atmosphere. Mickey Rourke is great in this and his scene's with De Niro are terrific. Watch closely and stay with it, you ... read more »
  
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- - Paul#65
  - FARNBOROUGH
  - 11 Feb 2004 at 07:32
- - 4
  - 0
  One of the best...
  
  I haven't expected to like 'Angel Heart', but it appeared to be one of the scariest movies I've seen. Very well made, very well approached!read more »
  
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- - kianti
  - 21 reviews
  - Cottingham
  - 29 Jun 2006 at 12:17
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  Angel Heart
  
  I first saw this film several years ago and thought it was one of the most stylish films I' d seen for a long time. I don't think I 'got' all ... read more »
  
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- - MysticNoodle
  - Bridgend
  - 05 May 2005 at 15:48
- - 2
  - 0
  enjoyable
  
  A bit odd in places but great fun to watch
  
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- 55768
- - Sarah Lead
  - Newcastle, England
  - 26 Nov 2004 at 10:19
- - 2
  - 0
  Angels with dirty faces!
  
  A forgotten gem.
  
  Not quite a masterpiece but not far off. Gloriously squalid visuals seeped in symbolism, Mickey Rourke before he "jumped the ... read more »
  
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- 319261
- - spaghettilab
  - West Midlands
  - 18 Jan 2005 at 10:58

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  In Alan Parker's ANGEL HEART, based on the novel FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg, a New York City gumshoe is hired to find an aging blues singer. Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) follows clues from the ominous ghettos of Harlem to the witchy backwoods of Louisiana, where he takes up with Epiphany ...

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  In Alan Parker's ANGEL HEART, based on the novel FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg, a New York City gumshoe is hired to find an aging blues singer. Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) follows clues from the ominous ghettos of Harlem to the witchy backwoods of Louisiana, where he takes up with Epiphany ...