TV series

Fallen Angels

Name: Fallen Angels
Released: 1993

1993–1995· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.6Ended

On Showtime — From Mirage Enterprises · Showtime Networks

DARK TALES FROM THE CITY OF ANGELS

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Synopsis

A neo-noir anthology television series, set in somber Los Angeles right after World War II and before the election of American President John F. Kennedy. The episodes, although filmed in color, mimicked what had been done by Hollywood filmmakers during the film noir era of the 1940s and 1950s in terms of tone, look, and story content.

Themes

anthology neo-noir

Episodes

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E1 Dead-End for DeliaNext upAug 1, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Detective Kelley is called to investigate a murder and we discover his wife Delia, a dance-hall hostess, has been murdered. We learn Kelley's past invovement with Delia and what happened via a very convoluted point-of-view.
Guest stars: Gary Oldman (Pat Kelley), Meg Tilly (Lois Weldon), Gabrielle Anwar (Delia), Paul Guilfoyle (Steve Prokowski), Vondie Curtis-Hall (David O'Connor), Dan Hedaya (Lt. Calender), Wayne Knight (Leo Cunningham), John Putch (Officer Barnes)
E2 I'll Be WaitingAug 15, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Eve Cressy is a gangster's moll who awaits the return of her lover from prison. She meets Tony Reseck, the hotel dick, whose attempt to protect her end in violence.
Guest stars: Bruno Kirby (Tony Reseck), Marg Helgenberger (Eve Cressy), Jon Polito (Al Reseck), Dan Hedaya (Johnny Ralls), Dick Miller (Carl), Peter Scolari (Clerk), Tom Hanks (Trouble Boy #1), Manny Perry (Trouble Boy #2)
E3 The Quiet RoomAug 29, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
In the 1940's and 1950's some members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had more interests than their slogan suggests: to protect and to serve. In this episode sadistic Streeter and brutal Creighton are corrupt cops whose antics lead to a nasty and tragic end when a shakedown plan goes awry.
Guest stars: Joe Mantegna (Carl Streeter), Bonnie Bedelia (Sally Creighton), Vinessa Shaw (Jeannie Streeter), Patrick Breen (Doc), J.E. Freeman (Johnny Cabe), Peter Gallagher (Dr. Yorgrau), Wayne Grace (Sergeant), Kathy Kinney (Mrs. Sullivan)
E4 The Frightening FrammisSep 5, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
We meet our anti-hero, grifter Mitch Allison, disheveled and walking by the side of the road. He tells us in a flash back narrative how he stole $25,000 from his con-artist wife Bette and jumped on a train hoping to double the money in a scam. He meets sultry Babe and gets involved in more than he bargained for. The twists and turns never stop in this fast paced tale.
Guest stars: Bill Erwin (Chick), Peter Gallagher (Mitch Allison), Jean Speegle Howard (Dolly), Gene Price (Evangelist), John C. Reilly (Martin Lonsdale), Isabella Rossellini (Babe Lonsdale), Nancy Travis (Bette Allison), Joe Viterelli (Ugolino)
E5 Murder, ObliquelySep 19, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Annie, in true noir fashion, fatalistically falls in love with a millionaire who is quite bewitched by another lover and is not afraid to show it. In flashback narrative Annie explains that she met Dwight six weeks earlier and soon we understand Dwight's total obsession with "the other woman." How far will Dwight go to win and keep the love of his adored Bernette? What must Annie do to win Dwight's love?
Guest stars: Laura Dern (Annie Ainsley), Alan Rickman (Dwight Billings), Diane Lane (Bernette Stone), Robin Bartlett (Jean Medill), Patrick Massett (Paul 'The Cipher' Medill), John A. Zee (Luther), Michael Vartan (Harry Stone)
E6 Since I Don't Have YouSep 26, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
In this comic noir, fixer-bag-man Buzz Meeks is hired by both of his bosses--the multi-talented Howard Hughes and the gangster Mickey Cohen--to find, oops, the same girl whom they have both fallen madly in love with. This quite hilarious episode, narrated by "Buzz" in flashback, is peppered with many tales about the characters that made Los Angeles in the 1950's so incredibly interesting. Please suspend your disbelief in this episode and enjoy the ride.
Guest stars: Gary Busey ('Buzz' Meeks), Aimee Graham (Gretchen Rae Shoffel), Bob Minor (Leotis Dineen), Elaine Hendrix (Auditioning Blonde #1), Cindy Ambuehl (Auditioning Blonde #2), James Woods (Mickey Cohen), Tim Matheson (Howard Hughes), Gary Grossman (Tailor)