Band of Angels
1957, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
You're no blue blood any more, honey. The master bought you...and now he's waitin'!
Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widowed father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Band of Angels
Band of Angels isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Clark GableHamish Bond
- Yvonne De CarloAmantha Starr
- Sidney PoitierRau-Ru
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Lt. Ethan Sears
- Rex ReasonCapt. Seth Parton (Union officer)
- Patric KnowlesCharles de Marigny
- Torin ThatcherCapt. Canavan
- Andrea KingMiss Idell
- Ray TealMr. Calloway
- Noreen CorcoranAmantha as a child
- William ForrestAaron Starr, Amantha's father
- Tommie MooreDollie
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff, John Twist
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What Band of Angels is based on
Band of Angels is based on Band of Angels (1955) by Robert Penn Warren.
1955
Band of Angels
By Robert Penn Warren
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Band of Angels: quick answers
Is Band of Angels worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Band of Angels?
Band of Angels runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Band of Angels have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Band of Angels. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Band of Angels parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Band of Angels yet.
Which OTT platform is Band of Angels on?
Band of Angels isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Band of Angels?
If you liked Band of Angels, try Out of Africa, The New World, The Best of Enemies.
Who directed Band of Angels?
Band of Angels (1957) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Poitier.
What is Band of Angels based on?
Band of Angels is based on Band of Angels (1955) by Robert Penn Warren.