Wings of Fame(1990)
If you think life is strange, wait till you see what comes next.
Wings of Fame Synopsis
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.
Wings of Fame (1990) is a drama, fantasy and comedy film directed by Otakar Votoček, released on March 23, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Peter O'Toole, Colin Firth, Marie Trintignant and Andréa Ferréol. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Otakar Votoček
- Writers:
- Herman Koch, Otakar Votoček
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Thomson
- Composer:
- Paul M. van Brugge
- Production:
- First Floor Features
- Status:
- Released
Wings of Fame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter O'Toole
as Cesar Valentin
Colin Firth
as Brian Smith
Marie Trintignant
as Bianca
Andréa Ferréol
as Theresa
Robert Stephens
as Merrick
- Ellen Umlauf
Ellen Umlauf
as Aristida
Maria Becker
as Dr. Frisch
Gottfried John
as Zlatogorski
Michiel Romeyn
as Baldesari
Ken Campbell
as Head Waiter
Pat Roach
- Klaus Kelterborn
Klaus Kelterborn
as Gunther
Key crew
Directed by Otakar Votoček, written by Herman Koch and Otakar Votoček.
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Wings of Fame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 24 ratings.
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Wings of Fame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wings of Fame online?
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Who stars in Wings of Fame?
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The main cast of Wings of Fame (1990) includes Peter O'Toole, Colin Firth, Marie Trintignant, Andréa Ferréol and Robert Stephens. The film was directed by Otakar Votoček. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wings of Fame released?
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Wings of Fame was released on March 23, 1990 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Wings of Fame worth watching?
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Wings of Fame (1990) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.