We're No Angels

We're No Angels

We're No Angels

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We're No Angels

"A strangler... A swindler... A safecracker... Yet you'll love them!"

1955

1h 46m

7.2(190 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Overview

Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Humphrey Bogart

Joseph

Humphrey Bogart

Acting

Aldo Ray

Albert

Aldo Ray

Acting

Peter Ustinov

Jules

Peter Ustinov

Acting

Joan Bennett

Amelie Ducotel

Joan Bennett

Acting

Basil Rathbone

Andre Trochard

Basil Rathbone

Acting

Leo G. Carroll

Felix Ducotel

Leo G. Carroll

Acting

John Baer

Paul Trochard

John Baer

Acting

Gloria Talbott

Isabelle Ducotel

Gloria Talbott

Acting

Lea Penman

Mme. Parole

Lea Penman

Acting

John Smith

Medical Officer Arnaud

John Smith

Acting

George Dee

Coachman (uncredited)

George Dee

Acting

John George

Vendor (uncredited)

John George

Acting

Jack Kenny

Vendor (uncredited)

Jack Kenny

Acting

Torben Meyer

Butterfly Man (uncredited)

Torben Meyer

Acting

Paul Newlan

Port Captain (uncredited)

Paul Newlan

Acting

Joe Ploski

Coat Customer (uncredited)

No Image

Acting

Louis Mercier

Celeste (uncredited)

No Image

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