description Angel Heart Overview
Angel Heart is a 1987 neo-noir film based on William Hjortsberg’s novel. Mickey Rourke stars as Harry Angel, a private investigator who travels to New Orleans to investigate the disappearance of a singer and encounters violent events. The international co-production explores themes of mystery and murder within a dark setting.
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info Angel Heart Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1987 |
help Angel Heart FAQ
What book is Angel Heart based on?
Angel Heart adapts William Hjortsberg's 1978 novel Falling Angel. Alan Parker wrote and directed the 1987 film version, with Mickey Rourke playing private investigator Harry Angel.
Why does Harry Angel go to New Orleans in Angel Heart?
Harry is hired to find missing singer Johnny Favorite, and the trail leads him from New York into New Orleans voodoo circles. That Louisiana setting is central to the movie's occult atmosphere and to Lisa Bonet's character, Epiphany Proudfoot.
Who is Louis Cyphre in Angel Heart?
Louis Cyphre is the mysterious client played by Robert De Niro. The name is a deliberate clue, and the film leans into that supernatural reveal as Harry's investigation turns inward.
Why was Angel Heart controversial when it came out?
The film was controversial partly because of an explicit scene involving Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet, who was widely known from The Cosby Show. The MPAA initially gave Angel Heart an X rating before cuts helped it receive an R rating.
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