Synopsis
Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.
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Cast
- Humphrey BogartJoseph
- Aldo RayAlbert
- Peter UstinovJules
- Joan BennettAmelie Ducotel
- Basil RathboneAndre Trochard
- Leo G. CarrollFelix Ducotel
- John BaerPaul Trochard
- Gloria TalbottIsabelle Ducotel
- Lea PenmanMme. Parole
- John SmithMedical Officer Arnaud
Recommendations
- 75
TV Guide Magazine
Based on a French play by way of Broadway, Angels is both warm and sophisticated, combining witty, carefree humor with more unabashedly evil undertones. The charmingly hammy performances capture this feeling well: In addition to Bogart, Aldo Ray and Peter Ustinov are especially winning as his partners in crime. - 75
Boston Globe
Endearing, if not an A-list classic. [25 Sep 2005] - 70
Variety
At times proceedings are too consciously cute and stage origin of material [a play by Albert Husson] still clings since virtually all scenes are interiors with characters constantly entering and exiting. However, Michael Curtiz’ directorial pacing and topflight performances from Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray and Peter Ustinov help minimize the few flaws. - 63
USA Today
Clunkily stagebound but gorgeous to look at in VistaVision and Technicolor. [07 Oct 2005] - 40
The New York Times
Generally a slow, talky affair of elephantine roguishness and a few genuine chuckles. - 30
Time Out
Based on a French play (La Cuisine des Anges by Albert Husson), it's static and laden with leaden talk, with nothing to interest the eye as recompense. - 30
The New Yorker
Michael Curtiz directed this oppressive, misbegotten venture.
