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Band of Angels

1957·Movie·125 min·6.3(48)

You're no blue blood any more, honey. The master bought you...and now he's waitin'!

Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widowed father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress.

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About Band of Angels

Band of Angels is a 1957 English-language romance, drama and history film directed by Raoul Walsh. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Poitier. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Band of Angels was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 3, 1957. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director
Raoul Walsh
Writers
John Twist, Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts
Release date
August 3, 1957
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$3 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Band of Angels cast & crew

Band of Angels was directed by Raoul Walsh and written by John Twist, Ivan Goff, and Ben Roberts.

The cast features Clark Gable as Hamish Bond, Yvonne De Carlo as Amantha Starr, Sidney Poitier as Rau-Ru, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Lt. Ethan Sears, Rex Reason as Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer), and Patric Knowles as Charles de Marigny.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner and cinematography is by Lucien Ballard.

Is Band of Angels worth watching?

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy romance, drama, and history, Band of Angels is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Band of Angels

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Cast of Band of Angels

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Hamish Bond

Yvonne De Carlo

Yvonne De Carlo

Amantha Starr

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Rau-Ru

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Lt. Ethan Sears

Rex Reason

Rex Reason

Capt. Seth Parton (Union officer)

Patric Knowles

Patric Knowles

Charles de Marigny

Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

Capt. Canavan

Andrea King

Andrea King

Miss Idell

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Mr. Calloway

Noreen Corcoran

Noreen Corcoran

Amantha as a child

William Forrest

William Forrest

Aaron Starr, Amantha's father

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Tommie Moore

Dollie

Band of Angels — FAQs

Where can I watch Band of Angels in United States?

Band of Angels is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Band of Angels in?

Band of Angels is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Band of Angels?

Band of Angels runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

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