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Mood:
- HumorousFeel GoodWitty
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Plot:
- BuddiesParents and ChildrenCons and ScamsFish Out of WaterMistaken IdentityDishonestyFriendsDisorder more...
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Genres:
- Comedy
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century50s
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Place:
- IslandPrisonShipStore
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Based on:
- Based on Play
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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We're No Angels, 1955
English, French
USA
Profile of We're No Angels
The mood of We're No Angels is humorous, witty, and feel good. The plot centers around mistaken identities, cons and scams, and a "fish out of water". It is a comedy movie. In approach, We're No Angels is realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a store, on a ship, and on an island. It happens in the 1950s. We're No Angels is adapted from a play. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed.
Summary of We're No Angels
After breaking out of prison on Devil's Island, Joseph and his two cohorts flee to a nearby town and hide in a shop run by kindhearted Felix; his wife, Amelie; and their daughter. The three men plan to rob the store and board a ship the next day, but they soon change their minds after sharing Christmas dinner with the family. When they learn of the family's financial troubles, the convicts decide instead to carry out a few good deeds.
Details
| Language: | English, French |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 7 July 1955 |
| Runtime: | 106 min |
Cast and Crew
as Joseph
as Albert
as Jules
as Amelie Ducotel
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