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"Discovering an Angel" (30:14, HD) is an interview with co-writer/director Robert Vincent O'Neil, who initially shares his industry history as a set dresser, impressing the likes of Richard Rush with his talents, encouraging him to move up to a helming career. Directorial challenges are presented, with O'Neil carful about planning to make the most of his limited budgets and equipment, while "Angel" presented the issue of working without a permit on Hollywood Boulevard, necessitating speed and some cooperation from the local cops. Character inspirations are revealed, as the image of an underage prostitute fueled the early days of writing, and casting is explored, with John Diehl sharing his special egg- sucking gift to win the role of the killer. Technical achievements are noted, and an appreciation for Craig Safan's score concludes the conversation.
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"Playing Both Sides" (12:09, HD) sits down with Donna Wilkes, who was working on a soap opera when she won the titular role in "Angel." She recalls her audition and her personal research with Hollywood Boulevard prostitutes, aiming to bring authenticity to her performance. Wilkes details her relationship with O'Neil, praising the director and his availability, and she recalls the breakneck pace of production, which was completed in a matter of weeks. Answering a major question about the making of "Angel," the interviewee shares the experience of running down a crowded street with a prop gun, frightening those unaware a movie was being made. Co-stars are assessed, with cast camaraderie fondly remembered. Wilkes highlights her life after the film, turning down the sequels to eventually close her career, valuing the importance of motherhood and all the focus it requires.
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"A Chance Meeting" (16:48, HD) is a chat with co-writer Joseph Michael Cala, who details his early life and career before getting into the business, sharing an educational history with O'Neil, making for a comfortable partnership. While hatching the idea for "Angel" was easy, Cala shares his anxiety over the production's swift development, with the screenplay written in January and the film completed in June. The interviewee talks inspirations, including "The Wizard of Oz," with Angel the Dorothy figure surrounded by her fantasy pals, and he praises O'Neil's work ethic as a director, especially during his cameo as a porn theater manager. Safan's score is commended, along with the cast. Cala recalls his initial viewing of "Angel," and its unexpected box office performance, knocking rival "Hot Dog: The Movie" out of large theaters in Los Angeles when audience demand increased.
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"Angel's Theme" (9:50, HD) is a discussion of music with composer Craig Safan, who had five days to fully rescore "Angel," working furiously to complete the job. Early interest in music led to a curiosity about a potential career, getting his start with an unreleased John McTiernan horror film. Highlighting the challenges of "Angel," Safan describes his plan to break down moods and deal with different instruments. The project boosted his developing career, joining "The Last Starfighter" as calling cards for future employment. Safan also lovingly examines ancient equipment used in the 1980s to record and master audio.
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Deleted Scenes and Outtakes (6:35, HD) are an assortment of lost moments from "Angel," presented without sound.
- Theatrical Trailer (1:48, HD)
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