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Angel Heart (1987)

Angel Heart (1987)
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The time is the 1950s: seedy Brooklyn private eye Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) is hired by shady Louis Cyphre (Robert De Niro) to locate a pop singer who reneged on a debt. Harry ventures into Harlem, the first step of a Heart of Darkness-inspired odyssey. Each time Harry makes contact with someone who might know the singer's whereabouts, he or she is killed in a horrible, ritualistic fashion; a Satanic cult seems to be at the bottom of all the carnage. Harry solves the mystery, all right. He just didn't know that he had the answer all along -- even before Louis entered his office. Also available in the "unrated" video version, Angel Heart is best known as the film that nearly got an X-rating due to a no-holds-barred sex scene involving Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, (more)
Director(s):
Alan Parker
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Angel Heart

The time is the 1950s: seedy Brooklyn private eye Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) is hired by shady Louis Cyphre (Robert De Niro) to locate a pop singer who reneged on a debt. Harry ventures into Harlem, the first step of a Heart of Darkness-inspired odyssey. Each time Harry makes contact with someone who might know the singer's whereabouts, he or she is killed in a horrible, ritualistic fashion; a Satanic cult seems to be at the bottom of all the carnage. Harry solves the mystery, all right. He just didn't know that he had the answer all along -- even before Louis entered his office. Also available in the "unrated" video version, Angel Heart is best known as the film that nearly got an X-rating due to a no-holds-barred sex scene involving Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
112 mins

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Director(s):
Alan Parker
Writer(s):
Alan Parker, William Hjortsberg
Producer(s):
Robert Dattila, Alan Marshall, Elliott Kastner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Strong Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Michael E.

    I was pleasantly surprised that a movie almost 20 years old still holds up today. The acting was great, the plot had lots of good twists that had me fooled to the very end. Definitely worth renting, but not for kids!

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    Claudia M.

    This movie was extraordinary; the cinematography (breathtaking), storyline (addicting), and the actors at their best. Mickey does what he does best:, he takes you on a journey. De Niro did not have much screen time, but he didn't fall short of giving a good performance, and not to slight the others, fore they were the meaning behind this story. This movie had you spinning, not knowing what was really happening; but then WAM it left you with your mouth open. Thanks for such great entertainment.

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    Kate D.

    I'll bet he won't fall asleep at this one- keep the kids away..... a bit creepy and some nudity and language- but it's a sharp film and twist your mind upside down towards the end-oooh I love movies that end like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worth renting!!!

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