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Flight of Black Angel (1991): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Flight of Black Angel is a 1991 action film directed by Jonathan Mostow, starring K Callan as Mrs. Gordon, Rodney Eastman and William O'Leary. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Stream it on Starz.

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Flight of Black Angel (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Jonathan Mostow
Genre
Action
Original language
English
Studio
Trimark Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Flight of Black Angel About?

The premise of Flight of Black Angel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A US Air Force pilot turns rogue, stealing a nuclear missile and embarking on a self‑styled divine crusade against an American city. As the stolen warhead threatens mass destruction, a determined officer must race against time to stop the pilot—an angel of death—before catastrophe strikes. Fighter jets scramble to intercept while civilians brace for disaster.

Flight of Black Angel Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • nuclear weapon
  • radiation poisoning
  • radioactivity
  • religious fanatic
  • female pedal pumping
  • murder
  • fighter pilot
  • hostage
  • death of protagonist
  • missile
  • death of husband
  • exploding airplane
+7 more
  • baby
  • villain as protagonist
  • psychopath
  • birthday party
  • murder of a family
  • sign from god
  • surprise ending
Where to watch

Where to Watch Flight of Black Angel

Stream it on Starz. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Flight of Black Angel Cast & Characters

K Callan leads the cast as Mrs. Gordon, with Rodney Eastman as Bobby Gordon and William O'Leary as Capt. Eddie Gordon. Directed by Jonathan Mostow; 29 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Flight of Black Angel Plot Summary

What happens in Flight of Black Angel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Captain Eddie Gordon (William O’Leary) is a talented and aggressive pilot who stands out from his fellow cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. His flight instructor, Lt. Col. Matthew Ryan (Peter Strauss), attempts to guide him toward restraint, yet Eddie’s intensity keeps pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable.

After his birthday party at his Las Vegas home, Eddie unveils a religiously motivated, long-planned scheme. He kills his brother (Rodney Eastman) and both of his parents, and then takes Captain Melissa Gaiter (Patricia Sill) at gunpoint, forcing her to arm his IAI Kfir C1 with live ordnance, a radar-jamming pod, and a tactical nuclear weapon. Melissa resists, and is murdered when she refuses to cooperate further.

Full summary

The whole story of Flight of Black Angel, scene by scene

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Cars

Cars in Flight of Black Angel

15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Aerostar and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.

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  • 1989 Ford Aerostar in Flight of Black Angel 1989 Ford Aerostar Important role
  • 1987 Jeep Wrangler in Flight of Black Angel 1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Flight of Black Angel 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1960 Ford M151 'MUTT' in Flight of Black Angel 1960 Ford M151 'MUTT' Minor role
Details

Flight of Black Angel Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Flight of the Black Angel” and “Codename: Black Angel”.

Also known as
  • Flight of the Black Angel
  • Codename: Black Angel
  • El vuelo del ángel negro
  • Let černého anděla
  • Fedőneve: Sötét angyal
  • Czarny anioł
  • F-16
  • 振翅飞翔
  • Полёт чёрного ангела
  • Il mistero di Black Angel
  • El vol de l’àngel negre

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FAQ

Flight of Black Angel FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Flight of Black Angel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Flight of Black Angel?

Flight of Black Angel runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Flight of Black Angel released?

Flight of Black Angel was released on February 23, 1991.

Who directed Flight of Black Angel?

Flight of Black Angel was directed by Jonathan Mostow.

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Who is in the cast of Flight of Black Angel?

Flight of Black Angel stars K Callan as Mrs. Gordon, Rodney Eastman as Bobby Gordon and William O'Leary as Capt. Eddie Gordon, among 29 credited actors.

Where can I watch Flight of Black Angel?

In the US, Flight of Black Angel is streaming on Starz (availability from JustWatch).

Does Flight of Black Angel have a post-credit scene?

No. Flight of Black Angel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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