City of Angels
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
Director(s)
John Putch
Brad Silberling
Matt Rebenkoff
Dianne Dreyer
Michele Panelli-Venetis
Eric Tignini
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Wuchak
_**What goes on "behind the scenes"?**_ Released in 1998, "City of Angels" is a drama/fantasy/romance starring Nicolas Cage as a literal angel in Los Angeles named Seth who's assigned to bring the dead to God and other duties. During one of his assignments he meets and becomes intrigued by a surgeon (Meg Ryan) and wonders what it would be like to be human. Andre Braugher is on hand as Seth's angel friend while Dennis Franz plays a human in whom Seth seems to have an affinity. Will Seth "fall to the earth"? I saw this when I was younger and it didn't have much of an impact, although I liked it. Viewing it at an older age definitely heightened my appreciation and shows that this is a movie for mature people (regardless of age). It skillfully touches on heavy issues of which younger people don't particularly dwell. Based on the 1987 Euro film "Wings of Desire," everything depends on if the film can convince the viewer that the angels are real and believable in the context of the story. It does so convincingly with a tone similar to "Meet Joe Black," which was released the same year as "City of Angels" (later); and maybe 1990's "Ghost." If you like these two movies you will definitely appreciate "City." I don't want to say anything more because it's better that you watch the movie and discover its potential riches for yourself. The script is well thought out, although they didn't milk the ending for all its potential, plus it seemed rather rushed, not to mention there are some glaring theological holes. Regardless, this is a nigh spiritual masterpeace. (No, I didn't misspell that). The film runs 114 minutes and was shot in Los Angeles, Malibu, Big Bear Lake, Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Public Library, California. GRADE: A-/B+
Peter89Spencer
Everytime I hear Iris by Goo Goo Dolls I'll always think of Nic Cage!
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City of Angels FAQs
The directors of City of Angels are John Putch, Brad Silberling, Matt Rebenkoff, Dianne Dreyer, Michele Panelli-Venetis, and Eric Tignini.
The cast of City of Angels includes Meg Ryan as Maggie Rice, Nicolas Cage as Seth, Elisabeth Shue as Pregnant Woman, Dennis Franz as Nathaniel Messinger, Nigel Gibbs as Doctor, Andre Braugher as Cassiel, Jay Patterson as Air Traffic Controller, Joanna Merlin as Teresa Messinger, Lauri Johnson as Woman in Car, Brian Markinson as Tom, Surgical Fellow, Nick Offerman as Construction Worker, Colm Feore as Jordan, and more.
The duration of City of Angels is 1h 54 mins.
Yes. City of Angels has 2 trailers on Fanbiz, including City of Angels ≣ 1998 ≣ Trailer. Watch them on this page.
You can watch City of Angels on Amazon Video (Rent). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
City of Angels was released on 10 Apr 1998.
City of Angels is listed under Romance, Drama, and Fantasy on Fanbiz.
City of Angels has 2 reviews on Fanziz, with an average rating of 6.5/10. One reviewer wrote: "_**What goes on "behind the scenes"?**_ Released in 1998, "City of Angels" is a drama/fantasy/romance starring Nicolas Cage as a literal angel in Los Angeles named Seth who's..."
