An Angel on Wheels_
Original: Ein Engel auf Erden
Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity drives him to the brink of suicide, Pierre's guardian angel takes the form of this stewardess to urge him to choose life. Though the angel confesses her divinity, Pierre is skeptical of the existence of angels. But, despite their difference, the two bond during her brief sojourn in human form.
Starring
Romy Schneider, Henri Vidal, Michèle Mercier
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
An Angel on Wheels was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity driv...
An Angel on Wheels is a Comedy, Romance, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (18)
Romy Schneider
Line / The Angel
Henri Vidal
Pierre Chaillot
Michèle Mercier
Augusta de Munchenberg
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Michel Barrot
Margarete Haagen
Chief of Angels
Erika von Thellmann
Aunt Augusta
Ernst Waldow
Corelli
Jean Tissier
Presenter
Pierre Sergeol
Commissioner
Franz-Otto Krüger
Dentist
RW
René Worms
Valet
Jean Brochard
Line's father
Paulette Dubost
Line's mother
MB
Mario Beunat
Radio commentator
Albert Dinan
Lucien Callamand
Man waiting at wedding
Jean Panisse
Gas station attendant
RR
Roland Rodier
Tenor Antonio
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is An Angel on Wheels about?
Heralded racing driver Pierre Chaillot has never noticed the pretty young flight attendant who dotes on him adoringly. But when his fiancée's infidelity drives him to the brink of suicide, Pierre's guardian angel takes the form of this stewardess to urge him to choose life. Though the angel confesses her divinity, Pierre is skeptical of the existence of angels. But, despite their difference, the two bond during her brief sojourn in human form.
How long is An Angel on Wheels?
An Angel on Wheels has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in An Angel on Wheels?
The cast of An Angel on Wheels includes Romy Schneider, Henri Vidal, Michèle Mercier, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Margarete Haagen.
What is the rating of An Angel on Wheels?
An Angel on Wheels has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Romance
Fantasy