Angel Heart (1987)
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- Unrated
- 1h 53min
- Horror, Mystery
- 06 Mar 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A private investigator is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer named Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Mickey Rourke | ... |
Harry Angel
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| Robert De Niro | ... |
Louis Cyphre
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| Lisa Bonet | ... |
Epiphany Proudfoot
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| Charlotte Rampling | ... |
Margaret Krusemark
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Stocker Fontelieu | ... |
Ethan Krusemark
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Brownie McGhee | ... |
Toots Sweet
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| Michael Higgins | ... |
Dr. Albert Fowler
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Elizabeth Whitcraft | ... |
Connie
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Eliott Keener | ... |
Det. Sterne
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Charles Gordone | ... |
Spider Simpson
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| Dann Florek | ... |
Herman Winesap
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Nurse
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George Buck | ... |
Izzy
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| Judith Drake | ... |
Izzy's Wife
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Gerald Orange | ... |
Pastor John
(as Gerald L. Orange)
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Peggy Severe | ... |
Mammy Carter - Herb Store Proprietor
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| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... |
Det. Deimos
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Dave Petitjean | ... |
Baptism Preacher
(as David Petitjean)
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| Rick Washburn | ... |
Cajun Heavy #1
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Neil Newlon | ... |
Cajun Heavy #2
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Oakley Dalton | ... |
Big Jacket
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Yvonne Bywaters | ... |
Margaret's Maid
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Loys T. Bergeron | ... |
Mike
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Joshua Frank | ... |
Toothless
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Karmen Harris | ... |
Harlem Mourner
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Nicole Burdette | ... |
Ellie
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Kendall Lupe | ... |
Oyster Cajun #1
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Percy Martin | ... |
Oyster Cajun #2
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Viola Dunbar | ... |
Concierge
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Murray Bandel | ... |
Bartender
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Jarrett Narcisse | ... |
Epiphany's Child
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Ernest Watson | ... |
Oyster Bar Saxophonist
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Rickie Monie | ... |
Oyster Bar Pianist
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Sugar Blue | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Harmonica
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Pinetop Perkins | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Piano
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Deacon John Moore | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Lead Guitar
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Richard Payne | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Double Bass
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W. Alonzo Stewart | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Drums
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Lillian Boutte | ... |
Toots Sweet Band - Vocalist
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Joel Adam | ... |
Tap Dancer
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Darrell Beasley | ... |
Tap Dancer
(as Darrel Beasley)
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Stephen Beasley | ... |
Tap Dancer
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Jerome Reddick | ... |
Tap Dancer
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Louis Freddie Kohlman | ... |
Voodoo Drums
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Stephen Kenyatta Simon | ... |
Voodoo Drums
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Curtis Pierre | ... |
Voodoo Drums
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Kufaru Aaron Mouton | ... |
Voodoo Drums
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Roselyn Lionheart | ... |
Voodoo Musician
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Marilyn Banks | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Lula Elzy | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Francesca J. Ridge | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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| Hope Clarke | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Oscar Best | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Sarita Allen | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Noel Jones | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Valerie Jackson | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
(as Varerie Jackson)
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Greer Goff | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Arlena Rolant | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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| Karen Davis | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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Shirleta Jones | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
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| Mark L. Taylor | ... |
Voodoo Dancer
(as Mark Taylor)
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Mysti Adams | ... |
Child on Playground (uncredited)
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Kid Gavilan | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Dontez Hood | ... |
Young Voodoo Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan Parker | ||
Written by
| William Hjortsberg | ... | (novel "Falling Angel") |
| Alan Parker | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Dattila | ... | associate producer |
| Mario Kassar | ... | executive producer |
| Elliott Kastner | ... | producer |
| Alan Marshall | ... | producer |
| Andrew G. Vajna | ... | executive producer (as Andrew Vajna) |
Music by
| Trevor Jones | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Seresin | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Gerry Hambling | ||
Editorial Department
| Clive Barrett | ... | assistant editor |
| Jocelyne Cita | ... | assistant editor |
| Glenn Cunningham | ... | assistant editor |
| Leonard Green | ... | assistant editor |
| Uri Katoni | ... | assistant editor |
| Dorre Koeser | ... | assistant editor |
| Bob Noland | ... | color timer (as Bob Nolan) |
| Ginny Parillo | ... | negative cutter (as Virginia Parillo) |
| Alexander Parker | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Garibaldi | ... | home video mastering colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Risa Bramon Garcia | ... | (as Risa Bramon) |
| Billy Hopkins | ||
Production Design by
| Brian Morris | ||
Art Direction by
| Armin Ganz | ||
| Kristi Zea | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert J. Franco | ||
| Leslie Pope | ||
Costume Design by
| Aude Bronson-Howard | ||
Makeup Department
| Victor DeNicola | ... | hair stylist (as Victor De Nicola) |
| David Forrest | ... | key makeup artist |
| Robert Laden | ... | special makeup artist |
| Paul LeBlanc | ... | hair designer |
| Carla White | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Simon Bosanquet | ... | production supervisor |
| Dan Mark | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Michael Nozik | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sarah M. Brim | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Dister | ... | dga trainee |
| Ric Kidney | ... | first assistant director |
| Nina K. Noble | ... | second assistant director (as Nina Kostroff) |
Art Department
| Maher Ahmad | ... | assistant art director: New York |
| Tommy Allen | ... | property master (as Tom Allen) |
| Anthony Baldasare | ... | set dresser |
| Michael L. Benson | ... | set dresser (as Michal Benson) |
| Charles Cecil | ... | key set builder |
| Warren Clymer | ... | draftsman: New Orleans |
| Jeremy Conway | ... | assistant art director: New Orleans |
| Thomas Costabile | ... | key set builder |
| Dan Davis | ... | draftsman: New York (as Daniel R. Davis) |
| Roger Dietz | ... | scenic artist |
| Anthony Dunne | ... | construction coordinator: New Orleans (as Tony Dunne) |
| John M. Dwyer | ... | lead set dresser (as John Dwyer) |
| Ann Edgeworth | ... | assistant props |
| Martha Fishkin | ... | set dresser |
| Robert J. Franco | ... | set decorator: New York |
| Margery Z. Gabrielson | ... | signwriter (as Margery Gabrielson) |
| Sandy Hamilton | ... | assistant props |
| John A. Kelly | ... | scenic artist (as John Kelly) |
| Joseph Petruccio Sr. | ... | construction coordinator: New York (as Joe Petruccio Sr.) |
| Leslie Pope | ... | set decorator: New Orleans |
| John Ransom | ... | key set builder |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | lead set dresser |
| Richard A. Ventre | ... | scenic artist (as Richard Ventre) |
| Jim S. Williams | ... | set dresser |
| Daniel Boxer | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Renato Casaro | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Bruce Lee Gross | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Frank Hendrick | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Jeff Naparstek | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Ken Nelson | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Elaine O'Donnell | ... | assistant set decorator (uncredited) |
| Thomas Hudson Reeve | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Keith Wall | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Eddy Joseph | ... | sound editor |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert Litt) |
| Steve Maslow | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Danny Michael | ... | sound recordist |
| Marc-Jon Sullivan | ... | boom operator (as Marc Jon Sullivan) |
| William Trent | ... | sound effects editor |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jean-Marc Lentretien | ... | sound mix technician: additional (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Russell Berg | ... | special effects assistant |
| James Branigan | ... | special effects crew |
| J.C. Brotherhood | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Clive R. Kay | ... | special effects contact lenses |
| David K. Nami | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| David Smith | ... | optical cameraman: Camera Effects Ltd (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Andy Duppin | ... | stunts |
| Joy Hooper | ... | stunts |
| Harry Madsen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Felix Mauras | ... | stunts |
| Bufort McClerkins | ... | stunts |
| Perry Nichols | ... | stunts |
| Franklin Scott | ... | stunts (as Franklyn Scott) |
| Roy Thomas | ... | stunts |
| Shirley Walker | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Ward | ... | stunts |
| Webster Whinery | ... | stunts |
| Bill Read | ... | dog attack stunt double: Mickey Rourke (uncredited) |
| Webster Whinery | ... | stunt double: Mickey Rourke (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert M. Andres | ... | grip (as Robert Andres) |
| Peter Bloor | ... | supervising electrician |
| James Donahue | ... | best boy (as Jim Donahue) |
| Michael Fedack | ... | grip |
| Haddon Hufford | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Hunold | ... | electrician |
| Larry Huston | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert Ippolito | ... | grip |
| Pamela Katz | ... | assistant camera |
| George Kontaxis | ... | unit still photographer |
| Michael Levine | ... | camera operator |
| Dennis J. Lootens | ... | electrician (as D.J. Lootens) |
| Todd MacNicholl | ... | grip |
| Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | electrician |
| Eamonn O'Keeffe | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Papadapolous | ... | electrician |
| George Pattison | ... | key grip |
| Charles Quinlivan | ... | grip |
| Mike Roberts | ... | camera operator (as Michael Roberts) |
| Constance Sawyer | ... | electrician (as Connie Sawyer) |
| Jamie Silverstein | ... | electrician |
| Susan Starr | ... | assistant camera |
| Allen Stillman | ... | electrician (as Alan Stillman) |
| Michael Trim | ... | chief electrician |
| Paul Wachter | ... | grip |
| Rodney Bauer | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Edward A. Gutentag | ... | camera trainee (uncredited) |
| Mike 'Chewie' Pappas | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Chris Rosen | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Owen Stephens | ... | rigging gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Isabelle Kramer | ... | extras casting |
| Rick Landry | ... | extras casting |
| Heidi Levitt | ... | casting assistant |
| Lisa Peterson | ... | casting assistant |
| Stephanie Samuel | ... | casting assistant |
| Cynthia Ellis | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elin Bjorkman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Danajean Cicerchi | ... | assistant costume designer (as Dana-Jean Cicerchi) |
| Barbara Hause | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Alvin Perry | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Heidi Shulman | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Jonathan Filley | ... | location manager: New York |
| Dick Gros | ... | location auditor |
| David Ross McCarty | ... | location coordinator: New Orleans |
| Clayton Townsend | ... | location manager: New Orleans |
| Eddie Rehfeldt | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Tim Tyler | ... | location assistant: New York (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Catherine Bott | ... | musician: Soprano solo |
| Paul Hulme | ... | music engineer |
| Courtney Pine | ... | musician: saxophones |
| Harry Mayronne Jr. | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Robin Squibb | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Joseph Fanning | ... | transportation captain: New York |
| Alvin Milliken | ... | transportation coordinator: New Orleans |
| Al Sens | ... | transportation captain: New Orleans |
| Bobby Marsh | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Alicia Bernard | ... | office: London |
| Julie A. Bloom | ... | production assistant: New York (as Julie Bloom) |
| Chris Chandler | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Wayne Clapion | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Janice Clark | ... | assistant auditor |
| Isabelle de Geofroy | ... | assistant auditor |
| David Dempsey | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Christian Faber | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Louis Falco | ... | choreographer |
| Peter Govey | ... | film titles |
| Jill Greenberg | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Nancy Hult Ganis | ... | unit publicist (as Nancy Hult) |
| Mark Hutto | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Jeanne Joe | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Ingrid Johanson | ... | production office coordinator |
| Maureen Kleinman | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Linda Lawrence | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Jay Lempart | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Charles Lum | ... | production assistant: New York (as Charles M. Lum) |
| Maria Marini | ... | assistant auditor |
| David Massar | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Steve McAuliff | ... | animal trainer (as Steve McAulif) |
| Dennis Milliken | ... | dispatcher: New Orleans |
| Félix Olivier | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Ron Phipps | ... | financial controller |
| Dale Pierce-Johnson | ... | assistant coordinator (as Dale Pierce Johnson) |
| Erin Quinn | ... | assistant auditor |
| Corky Randall | ... | horse wrangler |
| Grant Harper Reid | ... | production assistant: New York (as Grant Reid) |
| Mary Richards | ... | unit coordinator |
| Dana Robin | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Gilly Ruben | ... | assistant: Mr. Parker |
| Mark Sarver | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Brad Schnurr | ... | craft service |
| Woody Sempliner | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Mary Shelton | ... | production assistant: New Orleans |
| Guy Snodgrass | ... | craft service |
| Leeann Stonebreaker | ... | production assistant: New Orleans (as Leann Stonebreaker) |
| Ceci Vajna | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Anna Wright | ... | unit publicist (as Anne Wright) |
| Evelyn Fitzgerald | ... | craft service: New York (uncredited) |
| Sharon Kahn | ... | assistant unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Lonnie Ramati | ... | production business affairs (uncredited) |
| Robert Shaw | ... | assistant: Elliott Kastner (uncredited) |
| Art Smith Jr. | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Rick Washburn | ... | weapons coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- TriStar Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1987) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Cannon-Warner (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (through)
- Concorde Film (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1987) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Gaumont (1987) (France) (theatrical)
- Jugendfilm-Verleih (1987) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (1987) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1987) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- TriStar Pictures (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (through Columbia-Cannon-Warner)
- International Video Entertainment (IVE) (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Bibliotheque (2017) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Carlotta Films (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Continental Films (1995) (India) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2019) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Artisan Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1995) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Unrated version)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Concorde Video (1988) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Delta Vidéo Diffusion (1988) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Delta Vidéo Diffusion (1993) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (DVD) (Middle East)
- Gativideo (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Guild Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- IDA films (2009) (Spain) (video)
- ITV - Independent Television (1993) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Impuls Home Entertainment (2001) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Live Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS) (R-rated version)
- Live Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS) (Unrated version)
- Live Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2009) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Channel (2021) (France) (tv)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1998) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Pioneer LDC (2001) (Japan) (DVD)
- Pioneer LDC (2003) (Japan) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (1992) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- RTL Plus (1990) (Germany) (tv)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Roadshow Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Sandrews (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2019) (United Kingdom) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- TC Entertainment (2014) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Home Video (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2010) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Video (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Visionary Thinking (2015) (Serbia) (tv)
- Worldvision Enterprises (1993) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Zeque (2014) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- marketing-film (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C.T.S. Studios (music mixed at)
- Camera Effects (opticals)
- Goldwyn Sound Facility (re-recorded at)
- The New Orleans Film Commission (film commission)
Storyline
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Box Office
| Budget | $17,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Writer and director Alan Parker claims that Robert De Niro's performance as Louis Cyphre was so eerie and realistic that he generally avoided him during his scenes, letting him just direct himself. See more » |
| Goofs | In New Orleans, there is a daybill ad for a drive-in movie theater posted on a mailbox, which advertises a showing of Cast a Giant Shadow (1966), released 11 years after the setting. The poster also features the Elvis film "Double Trouble" and the Waylon Jennings film "Nashville Rebel", both from the late 60s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tin Men/Some Kind of Wonderful/Angel Heart/A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Girl Of My Dreams See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the end credits roll, you hear the whisper on a black screen, "Harry? Johnny?" See more » |
| Quotes |
Louis Cyphre:
Alas... how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise, Johnny? See more » |