We're No Angels

We're No Angels

Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.

PG-13 1989 · 106 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Crime

Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

Directed by Neil Jordan · Written by David Mamet

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