The Angel Levine
"If he's an angel, imagine what God is like."
Originally released in 1970. The Angel Levine is a drama film. directed by Ján Kadár.
Starring Zero Mostel, Harry Belafonte, and Ida Kamińska
Synopsis
Morris Mishkin is a elderly religious Jew in New York. His wife Fanny is very ill. He's a tailor, but he can't work because his back has given out. He doesn't even have enough money for Fanny's medicine. Finally, a black fellow appears from nowhere in the Mishkin kitchen. He says he's an angel from God, sent to help Mishkin. The black angel is even Jewish, named Alex Levine? But will Morris believe in the angel? And can the angel perform the miracle that he promises?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zero Mostel
as Morris Mishkin
Harry Belafonte
as Alexander Levine
Ida Kamińska
as Fanny Mishkin
Milo O’Shea
as Dr. Arnold Berg
Gloria Foster
as Sally
Barbara Ann Teer
as Welfare Lady
Eli Wallach
as Delicatessen Clerk
Anne Jackson
as Woman in Delicatessen
Stephen Strimpell
as Drugstore Clerk
Sam Raskyn
as Druggist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Belafonte Enterprises
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Angel Levine about?
Morris Mishkin is a elderly religious Jew in New York. His wife Fanny is very ill. He's a tailor, but he can't work because his back has given out. He doesn't even have enough money for Fanny's med...
Who directed The Angel Levine?
The Angel Levine was directed by Ján Kadár.
How long is The Angel Levine?
The Angel Levine has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Angel Levine released?
The Angel Levine was released on July 28, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Angel Levine?
The main cast of The Angel Levine includes Zero Mostel, Harry Belafonte, Ida Kamińska, Milo O’Shea, Gloria Foster.