Der Himmel über Berlin: Complete Movie Guide, Story, Cast and Production Details
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At a Glance:
Title: Der Himmel über Berlin
Release date: 1987-09-23
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language: de
Spoken languages: English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Spanish, Turkish, German
Runtime: 2h 8m
Director: Not listed
Production companies: Road Movies, Argos films, WDR, Wim Wenders Stiftung
Production countries: Germany, France
TMDB rating: 7.8/10 (1559 votes)
Production status: Released
Collection: Damiel and Cassiel Collection
What Is the Movie About?
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
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The supplied record classifies Der Himmel über Berlin as Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Films can combine several styles, so the synopsis and genre labels are best considered together.
Cast and Character Credits
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Director, Writers and the Production Team
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Director: Not available in the retrieved credits
Writers: Not available in the retrieved credits
Producers: Not available in the retrieved credits
Production companies: Road Movies, Argos films, WDR, Wim Wenders Stiftung
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Release Date, Runtime and Viewing Information
The database lists 1987-09-23 as the release date for Der Himmel über Berlin, and records the movie’s status as Released. Regional, festival, theatrical and digital release dates may differ, so a database date may not match a local listing.
The listed running time is 2 hours and 8 minutes. The original language is de, and the listed spoken languages are English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Spanish, Turkish, German. These fields do not guarantee that every platform offers matching subtitles or dubbed audio.
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How to Use These Movie Details
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Audience Rating and Additional Database Information
The supplied TMDB record gives the movie a rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1559 recorded votes. This user score is an indicator of audience opinion, not a professional verdict. It can change as more votes are submitted.
The record also includes a popularity value of 6.0975. This figure is a database metric and should not be read as a rating out of ten. The listed tagline is There are angels on the streets of Berlin.. Where financial figures are present, the reported budget is $2,500,000 and reported revenue is $3,548,590. These figures may be revised and do not establish profitability on their own.
For reference, the movie’s TMDB identifier is 144, while its IMDb identifier is tt0093191. The database homepage field is http://www.wim-wenders.com/movies/movies_spec/wingsofdesire/wingsofdesire.htm. The supplied record’s last-updated value is not provided. Use these identifiers to locate related records, and confirm that each page matches the correct title.
Is It Part of a Film Series?
The supplied record associates Der Himmel über Berlin with the Damiel and Cassiel Collection collection. A collection entry can help readers find related films. Its absence does not rule out every possible franchise connection; consult official information for viewing order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Himmel über Berlin about?
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Who appears in the cast?
The first cast entries supplied by the database are not currently available. Character credits may be shown in the cast section above.
Who directed the movie?
Director information is not available in the retrieved credits.
When was it released?
The release date in the supplied record is 1987-09-23. Check local listings for regional release information.
What is its runtime and original language?
The recorded runtime is 2 hours and 8 minutes. The original language code is de.
What is the TMDB rating?
7.8/10 based on 1559 votes. Audience ratings can change over time.
Where can I watch it online?
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Final Overview
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