Angel on Earth


1h 28m 1966

Brief Synopsis

A stewardess for Star Angel Airlines falls in love with race car driver Pierre Chaillot. Jilted in favor of a toreador by Princess Augusta von Münchenberg, Chaillot contemplates suicide but is dissuaded by his guardian angel, who appears in the guise of the enamored stewardess. When his mentor is re...

Film Details

Also Known As
Ein Engel auf Erden, Mademoiselle Ange
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
CCC--Filmkunst; Criterion Film; Régina
Distribution Company
Comet Film Distributors
Country
France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A stewardess for Star Angel Airlines falls in love with race car driver Pierre Chaillot. Jilted in favor of a toreador by Princess Augusta von Münchenberg, Chaillot contemplates suicide but is dissuaded by his guardian angel, who appears in the guise of the enamored stewardess. When his mentor is recalled by her heavenly superiors, the driver resumes his relationship with Augusta. Returning to help Chaillot win the Grand Prix de Monaco, the angel afterwards arranges the marriage of driver and stewardess.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ein Engel auf Erden, Mademoiselle Ange
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
CCC--Filmkunst; Criterion Film; Régina
Distribution Company
Comet Film Distributors
Country
France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Notes

Location scenes filmed on the Côte d'Azur. Opened in Düsseldorf in August 1959 as Ein Engel auf Erden; running time: 90 min (cut from 94 min); in Paris in November 1960 as Mademoiselle Ange; running times: 86 and 90 min.