Angels in America (series)

Angels in America (series)

  • User score: 7.6
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Production companies: HBO Films, Avenue Pictures, Avenue Entertainment
  • Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Release date: 12/7/2003
  • Release date of last episode: 12/14/2003
  • Series status: Ended
  • Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
  • Episodes count: 6

Series description

Angels in America is a 2003 American HBO miniseries directed by Mike Nichols and based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning 1991 play of the same name by Tony Kushner. Set in 1985, the film revolves around six New Yorkers whose lives intersect. At its core, it is the fantastical story of Prior Walter, a gay man living with AIDS who is visited by an angel. The film explores a wide variety of themes, including Reagan era politics, the spreading AIDS epidemic, and a rapidly changing social and political climate.

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Justin Kirk

Justin Kirk

In 6 episodes

Role(s): Prior Walter / Leatherman in the Park

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Ben Shenkman

Ben Shenkman

In 6 episodes

Role(s): Louis Ironson / The Angel Oceania

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Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

In 6 episodes

Role(s): Joe Pitt

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Al Pacino

Al Pacino

In 6 episodes

Role(s): Roy Cohn

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Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

In 6 episodes

Role(s): Norman "Belize" Ariaga / Mr. Lies / Homeless man / The Angel Europa

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