Family ·Music ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1969 · 1h 17m

The Littlest Angel

Director

Cast

Johnny Whitaker as Michael Fred Gwynne as Patience, the Guardian Angel Cab Calloway as Gabriel E.G. Marshall as God John McGiver as Angel of the Peace Tony Randall as Democritus

Crew

John Olszewski — Editor Lan O'Kun — Writer Charles Tazewell — Novel Burr Smidt — Producer Burr Smidt — Production Design Fred Voelpel — Costume Design

Synopsis

Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Joe Layton Director John Olszewski Editor Lan O'Kun Writer Charles Tazewell Novel Burr Smidt Producer Burr Smidt Production Design Fred Voelpel Costume Design

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