We're No Angels (1989)

Two escaped cons only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

Director:

Neil Jordan

Writers:

David Mamet, Ranald MacDougall (earlier screenplay) (as Ranald Macdougall)

Stars:

Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro	...	Ned
Sean Penn	...	Jim
Demi Moore	...	Molly
Hoyt Axton	...	Father Levesque
Bruno Kirby	...	Deputy
Ray McAnally	...	Warden
James Russo	...	Bobby
Wallace Shawn	...	Translator
John C. Reilly	...	Young Monk
Jay Brazeau	...	Sheriff
Ken Buhay	...	Bishop Nogalich
Elizabeth Lawrence	...	Mrs. Blair
Bill Murdoch	...	Deputy
Jessica Jickels	...	Rosie
Frank C. Turner	...	Shopkeeper

Storyline

A couple of escaped convicts on the run find refuge with the Church when they are mistaken for two priests. The two are keen to flee but are unable to do so without the help of Molly.

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Plot Keywords:

lingerie slip | superstition | pig | cross | contraction in title | 

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Taglines:

It Will Be A Sin To Miss It!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was originally planned to have an R rating. But during the first week of shooting, the studio changed the aimed rating from R to PG-13 to attract a wider audience.

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Goofs

When Ned agrees to partake in the march to Canada while talking to Father Levesque a boom can clearly be seen being raised in the reflection of windows behind them.

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Quotes

Bobby: We're all going to fry for those guards we shot
Ned: Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me you shot the guards Bob.

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Crazy Credits

In the ending credits, the film is dedicated to the actor Ray McAnally who passed away shortly after this film was made.

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Connections

Referenced in Supernatural: American Nightmare (2016)

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Soundtracks

In The Garden Of Tomorrow
By George Graff (as George Graffe, Jr.) & Jessie Deppen (as Jessie L. Deppen)

User Reviews

Gentle christian humor...

This movie is one of my great favorites. I admire the story, first; I admire wonderful text and phrases and use to quote them; but, what is the most important about this movie, it's really an example of GOOD, nice and gentle, Christian humor. All little miracles in this movie can be considered fun and miracles in the same time. I loved the atmosphere of the movie, and the characters, and again and again, this gentle humor, so you can laugh and think about belief things... This movie I wouldn't recommend to those who refuse all christianity-related jokes. They would barely understand it... otherwise, it's nice, it's warm, it's what I call "good movie".

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French Latin

Release Date:

15 December 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

We're No Angels

Filming Locations:

Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,047,630, 17 December 1989

Gross USA:

$10,555,348

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,555,348

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1