We’re No Angels (1989)
- Thu, Dec 11
Director: Neil Jordan Run Time: 106 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1989
Starring: Bruno Kirby, Demi Moore, Hoyt Axton, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
Introduction from Cinematographe’s Justin La Liberty!
Celebrating the release of Cinematographe’s new 4K edition of this Neil Jordan remake, we’re excited for the Brattle debut of We’re No Angels (1989). David Mamet’s script transposes the action from 19th-century South America to Depression-era Upstate New York as two convicts escape during a moment of chaos. Penn and De Niro play the escapees, and their significant—if often overlooked—comedic chops are put to excellent use as they end up trapped posing as visiting priests at a monastery while authorities search for a vicious killer who has also escaped. Brattle Debut!
Double Feature with WE’RE NO ANGELS (1955)