Angel's Leap (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1971, Angel's Leap is a crime film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 95 minutes. “A town comes alive with violence as one man seeks revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this French crime thriller, you can leave the mob, but the mob won't leave you. Louis (Jean Yanne) has retired to a Thailand plantation with an Asian wife and child. Back in Marseilles, however, because a no-holds-barred gang war has broken out, Louis' large collateral family is wiped out, and he is family are slated for destruction.
Who’s in it. Angel's Leap stars Senta Berger as Sylvaine Orsini, Sterling Hayden as Mason / Custer, Raymond Pellegrin as Diego Alvarez and Gordon Mitchell as Henry Di Fusco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Angel's Leap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel's Leap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel's Leap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel's Leap (1971)?
- In US, Angel's Leap is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel's Leap worth watching?
- Angel's Leap holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel's Leap?
- Angel's Leap stars Senta Berger, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Pellegrin, Gordon Mitchell and Claude Cerval.
- When was Angel's Leap released?
- Angel's Leap was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.