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Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons

The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.

20096.72h 19m

Overview

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Akiva Goldsman, David Koepp, Dan Brown
Produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, John Calley
Box OfficeBudget: $150.0MRevenue: $485.9M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Robert Langdon

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Camerlengo Patrick McKenna

Ayelet Zurer

Ayelet Zurer

Vittoria Vetra

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Commander Richter

Pierfrancesco Favino

Pierfrancesco Favino

Inspector Olivetti

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Assassin

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Cardinal Strauss

Thure Lindhardt

Thure Lindhardt

Chartrand

David Pasquesi

David Pasquesi

Claudio Vincenzi

Cosimo Fusco

Cosimo Fusco

Father Simeon

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookrome, italyvatican (holy see)symbolismilluminatiquantum mechanicsprequelanti matterconspiracyinvestigatorcatholicismcernconspiracy thrillersuspense mystery

About Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons is a thriller, mystery film released in 2009 exploring themes of based on novel or book, rome, italy, vatican (holy see), symbolism, illuminati, quantum mechanics. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

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