The Unsuspecting Angel (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, The Unsuspecting Angel is a crime film directed by Franz Seitz, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Jozi's aunt runs an inn near the border and has a little side-job: she smuggles. Poor, naive Jozi doesn't know anything about it. Jozi falls in love with the young border patrol officer Hans and her feelings are amply returned. But Hans' supervisor suspects Jozi of smuggling and tries again and again to lead her into illegal temptation. Finally, Hans sees Jozi in a dance bar together with smugglers and believes, too, that she's one of their accomplices.
Who’s in it. The Unsuspecting Angel stars Joe Stöckel as Hörl, Grenzoberaufseher, Lucie Englisch as Jozi, O.E. Hasse as Kornitzki and Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Lotte Grün, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Unsuspecting Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unsuspecting Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unsuspecting Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unsuspecting Angel (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unsuspecting Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unsuspecting Angel worth watching?
- The Unsuspecting Angel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unsuspecting Angel?
- The Unsuspecting Angel stars Joe Stöckel, Lucie Englisch, O.E. Hasse, Elisabeth Flickenschildt and Franz Nicklisch.
- When was The Unsuspecting Angel released?
- The Unsuspecting Angel was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.