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Fallen Angels (1998): Ratings

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Fallen Angels is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Kar Wai Wong. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metascore
71
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Fallen Angels (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Kar Wai Wong
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance , Crime
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Fallen Angels About?

The premise of Fallen Angels without spoilers.

In a vibrant, sleepless Hong Kong, a professional killer struggles with insomnia and a mysterious assignment. His life intertwines with a ruthless employer, a resourceful businessman, and two captivating women. As their paths cross under the neon glow, a complex network of crime, desire, and shifting loyalties emerges, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Fallen Angels Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female masturbation
  • videotaping
  • gun violence
  • street life
  • ex convict
  • father son relationship
  • slow motion scene
  • heartbreak
  • man with no name
  • fishnet stockings
  • pumps the shoes
  • burglary
+38 more
  • post punk
  • triad
  • minidress
  • existential loneliness
  • young man
  • young woman
  • existential poetry
  • virility
  • speaking chinese
  • hired assassin
  • female accomplice
  • shot to death
  • mute man
  • bus ride
  • searching through trash
  • pig carcass
  • shootout
  • gunshot wound
  • bullet wound
  • selling stolen goods
  • watching video
  • maximalism
  • crime drama
  • crime noir
  • writer director
  • post modern
  • cult film
  • british hong kong
  • nonlinear timeline
  • hong kong cinema
  • new wave
  • neon noir
  • dark comedy
  • social commentary
  • doomed love
  • interconnecting storylines
  • prostitute
  • night life
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Crew

The Director of Fallen Angels

Directed by Kar Wai Wong.

Ratings

Fallen Angels Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fallen Angels 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Cars

Cars in Fallen Angels

52 cars on screen, including the 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury and the 1994 Volvo 850.

All 52 cars
  • 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury in Fallen Angels 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury Main role
  • 1994 Volvo 850 in Fallen Angels 1994 Volvo 850 Important role
  • 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible in Fallen Angels 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Minor role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Fallen Angels 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Fallen Angels Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Baburu to neta on'na-tachi” and “バブルと寝た女たち”.

Also known as
  • Baburu to neta on'na-tachi
  • バブルと寝た女たち
  • 与泡泡共眠的女人
  • 與泡泡共眠的女人

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FAQ

Fallen Angels FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Fallen Angels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fallen Angels?

Fallen Angels runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Fallen Angels released?

Fallen Angels was released on January 30, 1998.

Who directed Fallen Angels?

Fallen Angels was directed by Kar Wai Wong.

More films by Kar Wai Wong

How is Fallen Angels rated?

Fallen Angels has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Fallen Angels have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Fallen Angels has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

What language is Fallen Angels in?

The original language of Fallen Angels is Chinese.

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