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We're No Angels

We're No Angels

A strangler... A swindler... A safecracker... Yet you'll love them!

19557.21h 46m

Overview

Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.

Directed by Michael Curtiz
Written by Ranald MacDougall, Albert Husson
Produced by Pat Duggan
Box Office0Revenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Joseph

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Albert

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Jules

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Amelie Ducotel

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Andre Trochard

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Felix Ducotel

John Baer

John Baer

Paul Trochard

Gloria Talbott

Gloria Talbott

Isabelle Ducotel

Lea Penman

Lea Penman

Mme. Parole

John Smith

John Smith

Medical Officer Arnaud

Themes & Keywords

prisonprisonerprison escapedevil's islandchristmas

About We're No Angels

We're No Angels is a comedy, crime film released in 1955 exploring themes of prison, prisoner, prison escape, devil's island, christmas. Directed by Michael Curtiz, it stars Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov. Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.

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