Descending Angel

12
1h 38m
1990
5 /10 (5)

Overview

A recently engaged man getting to know his future father-in-law better unearths clues that the man may have been a Nazi collaborator and a mass murderer.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1990-11-25

Top Billed Cast

George C. Scott

Florian Stroia

Diane Lane

Irina Stroia

Eric Roberts

Michael Rossi

Mark Margolis

Bercovici

Vyto Ruginis

Glenn

Amy Aquino

Catherine

Ken Jenkins

Sam Murray

Elsa Raven

Vera

Richard Jenkins

Debaudt

Jan Rubeš

Bishop Dancu

George Buza

Stellian

Aidan Devine

Security Clerk

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