Fallen Angels 1995
"The night's full of weirdos."
In Wong Kar-Wai's neon-soaked 1995 masterpiece Fallen Angels, a weary assassin battles the ghosts of his own violent past while dodging the relentless pursuit of his enigmatic partner.
Director: Wong Kar-Wai
Cast
Leon Lai Ming
Wong Chi-Ming
Michele Reis
Killer's Agent
Takeshi Kaneshiro
He Zhiwu
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Charlie
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Blondie
Chan Man-Lei
Wu's Father
Toru Saito
Sato
Benz Kong To-Hoi
Ah Hoi
Chan Fai-Hung
Man Forced to Eat Ice-cream
Kwan Lee-Na
Woman Pressed to Buy Vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallen Angels (1995) about?
A weary assassin tries to escape his deadly life, only to find himself hunted by his own partner, who harbors deeper feelings for him. The story unfolds against a backdrop of Hong Kong's criminal underworld, where trust is a luxury and the night never ends.
Who directed Fallen Angels?
Wong Kar-Wai, the visionary behind films like *In the Mood for Love* and *Chungking Express*, crafted this stylish crime drama.
Who stars in Fallen Angels?
The film features Leon Lai Ming as the assassin, alongside Michele Reis, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei in pivotal roles.
Is Fallen Angels (1995) worth watching?
If you love visually stunning, thematically rich crime films with a pulse-pounding atmosphere, Fallen Angels is a must-see. Its blend of romance, action, and existential dread makes it a standout in Wong Kar-Wai's filmography.
How long is Fallen Angels?
Fallen Angels runs for 98 minutes.
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Fallen Angels (1995): Wong Kar-Wai's Neon Noir Masterpiece — Full Movie Info
In Wong Kar-Wai's neon-soaked 1995 masterpiece Fallen Angels, a weary assassin battles the ghosts of his own violent past while dodging the relentless pursuit of his enigmatic partner. The film drips with the director's signature style—jittery camerawork, saturated hues, and a haunting synth score—blending crime, romance, and existential angst into a fever dream of Hong Kong's underworld.
Leon Lai Ming cuts a soulful figure as the doomed killer, while Takeshi Kaneshiro and Michele Reis add layers of longing and danger to the story's emotional core. As neon signs flicker and rain slicks the streets, the film explores themes of fate, fleeting connections, and the cost of living outside the law, all wrapped in a pulsating rhythm that feels like a love letter to the night.
