Dark Angel
Seen it?1990 | 91 min | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Close Range, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
Jack Caine is a Houston vice cop who's forgotten the rule book. His self-appointed mission is to stop the drugs trade and the number one supplier Victor Manning. While involved in an undercover operation to entrap Victor Manning, his partner is killed, and a sinister newcomer enters the scene...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$9 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig R. Baxley
- Dolph LundgrenDet. Jack Caine
- Brian BenbenSpecial Agent Laurence Smith
- Betsy BrantleyDiane Pallone
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- Jay BilasGood Alien - Azeck
- Jim HaynieCaptain Malone
- David AckroydInspector Switzer
- Suzanne SavoyPatrolwoman
- Sherman HowardVictor Manning
- Sam AndersonWarren