Archangel(1990)
A Tragedy of the Great War
Archangel Synopsis
At the height of the October Revolution during the 1919 allied intervention in Arkhangelsk, the exploits of one-legged Canadian soldier Lt. John Boles are told, after he is taken in from the cold by a dysfunctional Russian family and mistakes a local woman for his presumed dead lover.
Archangel (1990) is a war, romance and drama film directed by Guy Maddin, released on September 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Michael Gottli, David Falkenburg, Michael O'Sullivan and Margaret Anne MacLeod. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Maddin
- Writers:
- Guy Maddin, George Toles, John B. Harvie
- Producers:
- Greg Klymkiw
- Production:
- Ordnance Pictures, Cinephile, Winnipeg Film Group, Téléfilm Canada, The Manitoba Arts Council, CIDO, Canada Council for the Arts
- Status:
- Released
Archangel (1990) Trailer
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Archangel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Gottli
Michael Gottli
as Jannings
- David Falkenburg
David Falkenburg
as Geza
Michael O'Sullivan
as Doctor
- Margaret Anne MacLeod
Margaret Anne MacLeod
as Baba
Ari Cohen
as Philbin
- Sarah Neville
Sarah Neville
as Danchuk
- Kathy Marykuca
Kathy Marykuca
as Veronkha
Kyle McCulloch
as Lt. John Boles
- Victor Cowie
Victor Cowie
as Sea Captain
- Ihor Procak
Ihor Procak
as Monk
- Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
as Russian Soldier
- Vince Rimmer
Vince Rimmer
as Bolshevik
Key crew
Directed by Guy Maddin, written by Guy Maddin, George Toles and John B. Harvie, produced by Greg Klymkiw.
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Archangel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 53 ratings.
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Archangel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Archangel online?
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Archangel (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Archangel?
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The main cast of Archangel (1990) includes Michael Gottli, David Falkenburg, Michael O'Sullivan, Margaret Anne MacLeod and Ari Cohen. The film was directed by Guy Maddin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Archangel released?
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Archangel was released on September 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Archangel worth watching?
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Archangel (1990) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Archangel?
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Yes. The official Archangel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.