Aaron Loves Angela (1975)
A love story that is tough ... and tender!
Aaron and Angela, two young adults living in the Harlem ghetto of New York City, are deeply in love with each other. The only thing standing in the way of their love is their families. Aaron is black, while Angela is Puerto Rican, and neither family wants one of their own to associate with the others. As the pair rebel against the prejudices of their families, they soon find the conflict spreading out to their friends and neighbors, until the hatred threatens to spiral out of control.
Director: Gordon Parks Jr.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: December 25, 1975
Cast
- Moses Gunn - Ike
- Kevin Hooks - Aaron
- Irene Cara - Angela
- Robert Hooks - Beau
- Leon Pinkney - Willie
- Charles McGregor - Duke
- Walt Frazier - Walt Frazier
- José Feliciano
- Norman Evans - Security Cop
- Alex Stevens - Gino
Screenplay
Music: Janna Merlyn Feliciano, José Feliciano
Cinematography: Richard C. Kratina
Editing: William M. Anderson
Production: Aaron Angela Company, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
blaxploitation cinema, star crossed lovers
More Films by Director: Gordon Parks Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aaron Loves Angela about?
- Aaron and Angela, two young adults living in the Harlem ghetto of New York City, are deeply in love with each other. The only thing standing in the way of their love is their families. Aaron is black, while Angela is Puerto Rican, and neither family wants one of their own to associate with the others. As the pair rebel against the prejudices of their families, they soon find the conflict spreading out to their friends and neighbors, until the hatred threatens to spiral out of control.
- Who directed Aaron Loves Angela?
- Aaron Loves Angela was directed by Gordon Parks Jr..
- Who stars in Aaron Loves Angela?
- Aaron Loves Angela stars Moses Gunn, Kevin Hooks, Irene Cara, Robert Hooks, Leon Pinkney, Charles McGregor.
- How long is Aaron Loves Angela?
- Aaron Loves Angela has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Aaron Loves Angela?
- Aaron Loves Angela is a Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was Aaron Loves Angela produced?
- Aaron Loves Angela was produced in United States of America.