Angel Face
Seen it?1953 | 91 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Nightmare Alley or 21 Grams, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Ambulance driver Frank Jessup is ensnared in the schemes of the sensuous but dangerous Diane Tremayne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Otto Preminger
- Robert MitchumFrank Jessup
- Jean SimmonsDiane Tremayne Jessup
- Mona FreemanMary Wilton
- Herbert MarshallMr. Charles Tremayne
- Leon AmesFred Barrett
- Barbara O'NeilMrs. Catherine Tremayne
- Kenneth TobeyBill Crompton
- Raymond GreenleafArthur Vance
- Griff BarnettJudge
- Robert GistMiller