Wings of Desire
"There are angels on the streets of Berlin."
Originally released in 1987. Wings of Desire is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Wim Wenders. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, and Otto Sander
Synopsis
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,458 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.5M
1.4x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $3,548,590
Production Companies
- Road Movies
- Argos films
- WDR
- Wim Wenders Stiftung
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wings of Desire about?
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Dami...
Who directed Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Wings of Desire released?
Wings of Desire was released on September 23, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wings of Desire?
The main cast of Wings of Desire includes Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk.
Is Wings of Desire worth watching?
Wings of Desire has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,458 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.