Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Where Angels Fear to Tread is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Charles Sturridge, starring Helen Mirren as Lilia Herriton, Judy Davis and Helena Bonham Carter. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sovereign Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where Angels Fear to Tread About?
The premise of Where Angels Fear to Tread without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lilia, an English widow, travels to Italy and meets the son of a local dentist. Their romance quickly leads to marriage, but her strict, disapproving family and meddling in‑laws create fierce obstacles, testing her newfound love and resolve.
Where Angels Fear to Tread Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- italy
- 1900s
- sister in law
- rich widow
- mother in law
- marriage for money
- marital infidelity
- death of baby
- death in childbirth
- class differences
- catholicism
- brother in law
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- train station
- period drama
- edwardian
- older woman younger man relationship
- poverty
- wealth
- younger man
- unrequited love
- tuscany italy
- sussex england
- parasol
- opera
- opera house
- milk
- mezzo soprano
- horse and carriage
- forgiveness
- engagement
- carriage accident
- beggar
- bathing baby
- costume drama
- based on book
- based on novel
- independent film
- bare chested male
Where Angels Fear to Tread Cast & Characters
Helen Mirren leads the cast as Lilia Herriton, with Judy Davis as Harriet Herriton and Helena Bonham Carter as Caroline Abbott. Directed by Charles Sturridge; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Charles Sturridge
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Helen Mirren as Lilia Herriton -
Judy Davis as Harriet Herriton -
Helena Bonham Carter as Caroline Abbott - Giovanni Guidelli as Gino Carella
Also Starring in Where Angels Fear to Tread
· 18 more- Rupert Graves Philip Herriton
- Barbara Jefford Mrs. Herriton
- Sylvia Barter Mrs. Theobald
- Eileen Davies Ethel
- Vass Anderson Mr. Abbott
- Anna Lelio Perfetta
- Thomas Wheatley Mr. Kingcroft
- Evelina Meghnagi Opera Singer
- Luca Lazzareschi Spiridione
- Siria Betti Hotel-Keeper
- Sophie Kullmann Irma
- Sergio Falasca Carriage Driver
- Gaetano Piro Hooded Man
- Giuseppe Vivenzio Carriage Driver
- Tullio Baccellini Postman
- Lea Burroni Hotel Maid
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- Clementina Sguerri Hotel Maid
- Charlie Pinsent Girl in Cafe
More from Charles Sturridge
More films directed by Charles Sturridge, best-rated first: Lassie, Churchill’s Secret, The Scapegoat and Astonish Me.
Where Angels Fear to Tread Plot Summary
What happens in Where Angels Fear to Tread from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Recently widowed and eager to escape the meddling in-laws, free-spirited Lilia Herriton Helen Mirren travels to the hillside Tuscan town of Monteriano with her young friend Caroline Abbott Helena Bonham Carter, under the guise of being her chaperone, while leaving her young daughter in the care of her grandparents. There she falls in love with both the countryside and Gino Carella Giovanni Guidelli, a handsome young villager, and she decides to stay.
Full summary
The whole story of Where Angels Fear to Tread, scene by scene
Where Angels Fear to Tread Box Office
Where Angels Fear to Tread grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
Where Angels Fear to Tread Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Where Angels Fear to Tread.
How Well Do You Know Where Angels Fear to Tread?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which actress portrays the free‑spirited widow Lila Herriton?
Where Angels Fear to Tread Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Där änglar vägrar gå” and “Engel und Narren”.
- Also known as
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- Där änglar vägrar gå
- Engel und Narren
- Monteriano - dove gli angeli non osano metter piede
- Ahol angyal se jár
- Куда боятся ступить ангелы
- Изход към континента
- Donde los ángeles no se aventuran
- מקום בו מלאכים פוחדים לדרוך
- Kam se i andělé bojí vstoupit
- 天使不敢驻足的地方
- L'Amour en larmes
- 웨어 엔젤스 피어 투 트레드
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Where Angels Fear to Tread FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Where Angels Fear to Tread, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where Angels Fear to Tread?
Where Angels Fear to Tread runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Where Angels Fear to Tread released?
Where Angels Fear to Tread was released on June 21, 1991.
Who directed Where Angels Fear to Tread?
Where Angels Fear to Tread was directed by Charles Sturridge.
More films by Charles Sturridge Who is in the cast of Where Angels Fear to Tread?
Where Angels Fear to Tread stars Helen Mirren as Lilia Herriton, Judy Davis as Harriet Herriton and Helena Bonham Carter as Caroline Abbott, among 22 credited actors.
How much did Where Angels Fear to Tread make at the box office?
Where Angels Fear to Tread grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Does Where Angels Fear to Tread have a post-credit scene?
No. Where Angels Fear to Tread has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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