Almost an Angel
Almost an Angel
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Almost an Angel

Who does he think he is?

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Terry Dean is an electronics wizard and thief. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl's life. While in the hospital, he dreams that God visits him and tells him he's an Angel, and must start doing good things to make up for his past life. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he must be an Angel. Not having any Angel powers yet, he must use his own experiences and talents to make good things happen.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by John Cornell

Terry Dean is an electronics wizard and thief. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl's life. While in the hospital, he dreams that God visits him and tells him he's an Angel, and must start doing good things to make up for his past life. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he must be an Angel. Not having any Angel powers yet, he must use his own experiences and talents to make good things happen.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Almost an Angel.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

John Cornell

Screenplay / Writers

Paul Hogan

Executive Producers

John Cornell, Paul Hogan

Original Score

Maurice Jarre

Cinematography

Russell Boyd

Film Editing

David Stiven

Production Design

Henry Bumstead

Costume Styling

April Ferry

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Production Studios & Global Distribution
Paramount PicturesUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Paramount PicturesParamount Historic Lot Soundstages (Hollywood)
Filming Terrains

On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages • Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1987 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1988 - 1989 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1989 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 21, 1990

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Almost an Angel. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Paul Hogan's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Almost an Angel, Paul Hogan underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Elias Koteas. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

John Cornell concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Almost an Angel, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($6.9M Gross)

Almost an Angel conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $6.9 Million against an estimated $25.0 Million production budget (0.3x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Almost an Angel was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$25.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$6.9 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.3x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Almost an Angel

Where was Almost an Angel filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Almost an Angel was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Paramount Pictures. Natural terrain sequences were captured in On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages and Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Almost an Angel?

The ensemble features Paul Hogan as Terry Dean, Elias Koteas as Steve Garner, Linda Kozlowski as Rose Garner, Doreen Lang as Mrs. Garner, under the visionary direction of John Cornell.

Where can I stream Almost an Angel online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Almost an Angel (1990) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Almost an Angel?

Almost an Angel is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.