The Blue Angel (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, The Blue Angel is a drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 107 minutes. “What God made beautiful... temptation made irresistible!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Remake of Josef von Sternberg's 1930 classic.
Who’s in it. The Blue Angel stars Curd Jürgens as Professor Immanuel Rath, May Britt as Lola-Lola, Theodore Bikel as Klepert and John Banner as Principal Harter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Blue 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 Blue Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Angel (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Angel worth watching?
- The Blue Angel holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Blue Angel?
- The Blue Angel stars Curd Jürgens, May Britt, Theodore Bikel, John Banner and Ludwig Stössel.
- When was The Blue Angel released?
- The Blue Angel was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.