Angel of Death (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1985, Angel of Death is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Andrea Bianchi, running about 92 minutes. “The blood of millions is on his hands... The power of evil is on his side...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Jewish commando unit hunting Nazi war criminals tracks down the infamous Dr. Mengele in the jungle, and find that he is torturing nubile young virgins and performing horrible medical experiments on the locals. They prepare to battle their way past Mengele's hordes of fanatic Nazi bodyguards in order to get to him.
Who’s in it. Angel of Death stars Christopher Mitchum as Wolfgang von Backey, Suzan Andrews as Eva, Fernando Rey as Ohmei Felsberg and Howard Vernon as Josef Mengele, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Angel of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel of Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel of Death (1985)?
- In GB, Angel of Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel of Death worth watching?
- Angel of Death holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel of Death?
- Angel of Death stars Christopher Mitchum, Suzan Andrews, Fernando Rey, Howard Vernon and Dora Doll.
- When was Angel of Death released?
- Angel of Death was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.