The Lost Angel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, The Lost Angel is a drama and history film directed by Ralf Kirsten, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.
Who’s in it. The Lost Angel stars Fred Düren as Ernst Barlach, Erika Pelikowsky as Frau Barlach, Erik S. Klein as Kutscher and Walter Lendrich as Taxifahrer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lost Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Angel (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lost Angel worth watching?
- The Lost Angel holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Angel?
- The Lost Angel stars Fred Düren, Erika Pelikowsky, Erik S. Klein, Walter Lendrich and Agnes Kraus.
- When was The Lost Angel released?
- The Lost Angel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.