The White Angel (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, The White Angel is a drama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Guido Carani, an engineer of noble descent, has just lost his son born to him by a chorus dancer, who, desperate, has become a nun. After a while he also loses his wife and daughter in a boating accident. Poor Guido is in despair, but soon he meets Lina, a woman who is a dead ringer for Luisa.
Who’s in it. The White Angel stars Amedeo Nazzari as L'ingegnere Guido Carani, Yvonne Sanson as Sister Addolorata / Lina Mercolin, Enrica Dyrell as Elena Carani (as Enrica Direll) and Alberto Farnese as Poldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The White Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Angel (1955)?
- In US, The White Angel is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Angel worth watching?
- The White Angel holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Angel?
- The White Angel stars Amedeo Nazzari, Yvonne Sanson, Enrica Dyrell, Alberto Farnese and Flora Lillo.
- When was The White Angel released?
- The White Angel was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.