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Wings of Fame
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Wings of Fame

1990-03-23 · 116 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Fantasy · Comedy

After several attempts to approach film star Cesar Valentin, writer Brian Smith takes matters into his own hands, shooting the actor in front of hundreds of fans, only to be killed himself in the ensuing chaos. Achieving instant notoriety, Smith transcends with Valentin to a luxury hotel in the afterlife, a strange new world beyond the veil of mortality inhabited exclusively by dead celebrities.

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Directors
Otakar Votoček
Production companies
First Floor Features
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleCesar Valentin
Colin FirthColin FirthBrian Smith
Marie TrintignantMarie TrintignantBianca
Andréa FerréolAndréa FerréolTheresa
Robert StephensRobert StephensMerrick
Ellen UmlaufAristida
Maria BeckerMaria BeckerDr. Frisch
Gottfried JohnGottfried JohnZlatogorski
Michiel RomeynMichiel RomeynBaldesari
Ken CampbellKen CampbellHead Waiter
Pat RoachPat Roach
Klaus KelterbornGunther
Jürgen SchornagelJürgen SchornagelArchitect

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