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An Angel on Wheels
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An Angel on Wheels

1959-08-28 · 87 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity drives him to the brink of suicide, Pierre's guardian angel takes the form of this stewardess to urge him to choose life. Though the angel confesses her divinity, Pierre is skeptical of the existence of angels. But, despite their difference, the two bond during her brief sojourn in human form.

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Directors
Géza von Radványi
Production companies
Criterion Productions, Regina-Film, CCC Filmkunst
Countries
France, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Romy SchneiderRomy SchneiderLine / The Angel
Henri VidalHenri VidalPierre Chaillot
Michèle MercierMichèle MercierAugusta de Munchenberg
Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoMichel Barrot
Margarete HaagenMargarete HaagenChief of Angels
Erika von ThellmannErika von ThellmannAunt Augusta
Ernst WaldowErnst WaldowCorelli
Jean TissierJean TissierPresenter
Pierre SergeolPierre SergeolCommissioner
Franz-Otto KrügerFranz-Otto KrügerDentist
René WormsValet
Jean BrochardJean BrochardLine's father
Paulette DubostPaulette DubostLine's mother
Mario BeunatRadio commentator
Albert Dinan
Lucien CallamandLucien CallamandMan waiting at wedding
Jean PanisseJean PanisseGas station attendant
Roland RodierTenor Antonio

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