Angels in America (2003)
Angels in America is a 2003 drama series created by Tony Kushner. It stars Al Pacino, Justin Kirk and Ben Shenkman.
God has abandoned Heaven. It's 1985: the Reagans are in the White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. In Manhattan, Prior Walter tells Louis, his lover of four years, he's ill; Louis leaves but as disease and loneliness ravage Prior, guilt invades Louis. Joe Pitt, a Mormon Republican attorney, is pushed by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn toward a job at the Justice Department. Pitt and Cohn are closeted: Pitt, out of shame and religious turmoil; Cohn, to preserve his power and access. Pitt's wife Harper is strung out on Valium, aching to escape a sexless marriage. An angel invites Prior to be a prophet in death.
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What is Angels in America about?
God has abandoned Heaven. It's 1985: the Reagans are in the White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. In Manhattan, Prior Walter tells Louis, his lover of four years, he's ill; Louis leaves but as disease and loneliness ravage Prior, guilt invades Louis. Joe Pitt, a Mormon Republican attorney, is pushed by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn toward a job at the Justice Department. Pitt and Cohn are closeted: Pitt, out of shame and religious turmoil; Cohn, to preserve his power and access. Pitt's wife Harper is strung out on Valium, aching to escape a sexless marriage. An angel invites Prior to be a prophet in death.
When was Angels in America released?
Angels in America was released on 7 December 2003.
How many episodes does Angels in America have?
Angels in America has 6 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Angels in America?
Angels in America was created by Tony Kushner.
Where can I watch Angels in America?
Angels in America is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Angels in America
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Al Pacino as Roy Cohn
- Justin Kirk as Prior Walter / Leatherman in the Park
- Ben Shenkman as Louis Ironson / The Angel Oceania
- Mary-Louise Parker as Harper Pitt
- Meryl Streep as Hannah Pitt / Ethel Rosenberg / The Rabbi / The Angel Australia
- Jeffrey Wright as Norman 'Belize' Ariaga / Mr. Lies / Homeless man / The Angel Europa
- Patrick Wilson as Joe Pitt
- Emma Thompson as Nurse Emily / Homeless Woman / The Angel
- Brian Markinson as Martin Heller
- James Cromwell as Roy's Doctor
- Florence Kastriner as Mrs. Ironson
- Howard Pinhasik as Mr. Ironson
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