We're No Angels

1989

PG-13

1h 46m

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6.2/10

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Comedy

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Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

Directors

Neil Jordan

Writers

David Mamet(writer by)

Ranald MacDougall(original film writer by)

Albert Husson(theatre play by)

Stars

Robert De Niro

Sean Penn

Demi Moore

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Ned

Jim

Molly

Father Levesque

Deputy

Warden

Bobby

Translator

Young Monk

Sheriff

Bishop Nogalich

Mrs. Blair

Deputy

Rosie

Shopkeeper

Blacksmith

Townswoman

Workman

Directors

Neil Jordan

Writers

David Mamet(writer by)

Ranald MacDougall(original film writer by)

Albert Husson(theatre play by)

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"We're No Angels" has some fabulous photography that really brings the rugged Vancouver locations to life. It is a very entertaining film on every level and it has comedy that works - Ned is very amusing as he desperately attempts to remove his leg irons while listening to someone's sins in a confessional. The introduction of Molly and her deaf daughter Rosie could have been responsible for the whole film lapsing into a maudlin sense, but this is never allowed to happen. Molly's change of heart about the life she is leading and Jim's unexpected decision to join the priesthood are unanticipated developments which have been expertly crafted and perfectly in keeping with the story being told.

kevin201927 Jun, 2025