Bright Angel(1990)
Don't fall for someone who's got more troubles than you.
Bright Angel Synopsis
In Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the edge. When George meets pretty drifter Lucy, she easily convinces him and his friend Claude to join her on a road trip to Montana in hopes of breaking her brother out of jail.
Bright Angel (1990) is a drama and thriller film directed by Michael Fields, released on November 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Sam Shepard and Valerie Perrine. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Fields
- Writers:
- Richard Ford
- Producers:
- Robert K. MacLean, Paige Simpson
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- Hemdale
- Status:
- Released
Bright Angel (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bright Angel before you stream it.
Bright Angel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dermot Mulroney
as George Russell
Lili Taylor
as Lucy
Sam Shepard
as Jack Russell
Valerie Perrine
as Aileen Russell
Burt Young
as Art
Bill Pullman
as Bob
Benjamin Bratt
as Claude
Mary Kay Place
as Judy
- Alex Bulltail
Alex Bulltail
as Sherman
Delroy Lindo
as Harley
Kevin Tighe
as Billy Abbott
Sheila McCarthy
as Nina
Key crew
Directed by Michael Fields, written by Richard Ford, produced by Robert K. MacLean and Paige Simpson.
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Bright Angel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 17 ratings.
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Bright Angel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bright Angel online?
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Bright Angel (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bright Angel?
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The main cast of Bright Angel (1990) includes Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Sam Shepard, Valerie Perrine and Burt Young. The film was directed by Michael Fields. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bright Angel released?
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Bright Angel was released on November 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Bright Angel worth watching?
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Bright Angel (1990) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bright Angel?
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Yes. The official Bright Angel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.