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Rage of Angels

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • 3h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
319
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Rage of Angels (1983)
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Based on Sidney Sheldon's novel. A young assistant district attorney (Parker) is used by a ruthless attorney (Moretti) to get his client off. She is fired and almost disbarred, but fights ba... Read allBased on Sidney Sheldon's novel. A young assistant district attorney (Parker) is used by a ruthless attorney (Moretti) to get his client off. She is fired and almost disbarred, but fights back to become a top attorney, torn between two lovers: Moretti and a married lawyer with po... Read allBased on Sidney Sheldon's novel. A young assistant district attorney (Parker) is used by a ruthless attorney (Moretti) to get his client off. She is fired and almost disbarred, but fights back to become a top attorney, torn between two lovers: Moretti and a married lawyer with political aspirations (Warner).

  • Director
    • Buzz Kulik
  • Writers
    • Sidney Sheldon
    • Robert L. Joseph
    • Alex Mann
  • Stars
    • Jaclyn Smith
    • Ken Howard
    • Kevin Conway
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    319
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Buzz Kulik
    • Writers
      • Sidney Sheldon
      • Robert L. Joseph
      • Alex Mann
    • Stars
      • Jaclyn Smith
      • Ken Howard
      • Kevin Conway
    • 10User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win total

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    Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith
    • Jennifer Parker
    Ken Howard
    Ken Howard
    • Adam Warner
    Kevin Conway
    Kevin Conway
    • Ken Bailey
    Ronald Hunter
    Ronald Hunter
    • D.A. Robert Di Salva
    • (as Ron Hunter)
    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Michael Moretti
    George Coe
    George Coe
    • Maguire
    Deborah May
    Deborah May
    • Mary Beth Warner
    Joe Warren
    • Thomas Colfax
    • (as Joseph Warren)
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Scanlon…
    Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy
    • Abner Parker
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Abraham Wilson
    James Greene
    James Greene
    • Father Ryan
    Pauline Flanagan
    • Mrs. Mackey
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Clara
    Art Vasil
    • Karl Stell
    Edward Lynch
    Edward Lynch
    • Lewis
    • (as Edward J. Lynch)
    Court Miller
    • Ben Bluestone
    Richard Woods
    • Seth Needham
    • Director
      • Buzz Kulik
    • Writers
      • Sidney Sheldon
      • Robert L. Joseph
      • Alex Mann
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    1MrDeWinter

    80s fluff

    Her gorgeous looks can't hide Jaclyn Smiths embarrassing attempts at acting while being regularly employed in the 80s. Hilarious.
    9mandyhorn26

    Jaclyn Smith and Armand Assante were great in this film.

    The actors in this film were great. Although I can't see why she would want that senator. He is completely dull at least Armand Assante's character is entertaining enough to bring this movie to life. I can't wait to see the sequel.
    4maiahaines

    OK but not campy enough for all the cheap melodrama to really shine!

    Jaclyn Smith was NOT the "Queen of the Miniseries." That title went to Jane Seymour - a far, far better actress and TV screen presence.

    I've never read Sheldon's book, nor do I intend to. Honestly, I can't get through them, even as pulp. But on gray rainy winter afternoons, stuck in bed with a bad cold, these absurd and excessive 80s TV movies work wonderfully. As always, Jaclyn Smith is a bit wooden, her eyes a bit glassy and her doll-like prettiness even off-putting when she's supposed to be tough and, in the words of her JKFesque lovelorn Senator, an 'original.' But the guys (everyone else, other than the crazy jealous wife) mostly make up for that, in credible ways.
    3jkay_orange

    Could have made it better than what came out.

    There was no reason for them to make the changes they made, it could have been filmed much closer to the original plot. A bright example of why it's better to read the book.
    9alfo_2106

    TOP TV DRAMA of the 80's

    This is probably one of the best adaptation of a Sidney Sheldon's novel. Shown in 1983 as a two-part TV miniseries, Jaclyn Smith stars as Jennifer Parker, a novice New York lawyer who had to clawed her way to the top.

    Book lovers of Sheldon's novels, will enjoy this adaptation. Sheldon serving as executive producer of this film, made this film like reading his book.

    Smith's performance is an added plus.A capable performer, Smith is excellent as usual. Armand Assante and Ken Howard provides the love interests. Assante is excellent and Howard portrayed his role of a politician like a real one -- huge,and boring! Excellent music and Smith's never been so beautiful on the small screen. A must for fans...

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      Final film of Portia Nelson.
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      Followed by Rage of Angels: The Story Continues (1986)

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Macht der Mächtigen
    • Filming locations
      • Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Furia/Oringer Productions
      • NBC Productions
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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