Angelitos negros (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 8.1

Released in 1948, Angelitos negros is a drama film directed by Joselito Rodríguez, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Starring Mexican star Pedro Infante, "Black Angels" is about a couple formed by a beautiful woman and a singer, both white, who are parents of a black girl. The woman blames him, but the girl will suffer the racist treatment from her own mother. Mexican version of the famous novel by Fannie Hurst "Imitation of Life"
Who’s in it. Angelitos negros stars Pedro Infante as José Carlos Ruiz, Emilia Guiú as Ana Luisa de la Fuente, Rita Montaner as Mercé and Chela Castro as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Angelitos negros sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angelitos negros page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angelitos negros tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angelitos negros (1948)?
- In US, Angelitos negros is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angelitos negros worth watching?
- Angelitos negros holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angelitos negros?
- Angelitos negros stars Pedro Infante, Emilia Guiú, Rita Montaner, Chela Castro and Antonio R. Frausto.
- When was Angelitos negros released?
- Angelitos negros was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
