The Angel Budget
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Synopsis
True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.
What is the budget of The Angel?
"The Angel," an action released in 2018, was directed by Ariel Vromen and stars Marwan Kenzari, Toby Kebbell. The production budget was $12,000,000, placing it in the low-budget range for action productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
- Production: On 5 May 2017, it was announced that Marwan Kenzari was set to star in The Angel for director Ariel Vromen from a screenplay by David Arata, with Netflix distributing the film.
What were the major cost factors in The Angel?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Angel."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does The Angel's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $12,000,000, The Angel sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Goon (2012): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $6,985,158
- Jobs (2013): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $42,100,000
- All That Jazz (1979): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $37,823,676
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Budget $12,000,000 , Gross $71,923,560
- Wolfwalkers (2020): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,310,720
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Angel (2018)?
The production budget was $12,000,000, covering principal photography, visual effects, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $6,000,000 - $9,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $18,000,000 - $21,600,000.
How much did The Angel (2018) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Angel (2018) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Angel?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Marwan Kenzari, Toby Kebbell, Hannah Ware); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across United States of America, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, Morocco.
How does The Angel's budget compare to similar action films?
At $12,000,000, The Angel is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Goon (2012, $12,000,000); Jobs (2013, $12,000,000); All That Jazz (1979, $12,000,000).
Did The Angel (2018) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
Who directed The Angel and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ariel Vromen, written by David Arata, shot by Terry Stacey, with music by Pinar Toprak, Pinar Toprak, edited by Danny Rafic.
Where was The Angel filmed?
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