Unlikely Angel
“No wings. No halo. All heart.”
Synopsis
A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.
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UNLIKELY ANGEL (1996) | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Switzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Liz Coe, Robert L. Freedman, Katherine Ann Jones
- Original Score
- Velton Ray Bunch
- Original Title
- Unlikely Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sandollar Productions, The Kushner-Locke Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Switzer
Liz Coe, Robert L. Freedman, Katherine Ann Jones
Velton Ray Bunch
Robert Draper
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Peter Locke, Dolly Parton, Jonathan Bernstein, Sandy Gallin, Gail Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Velton Ray Bunch
Original Music Composer
Michael Switzer
Director
Robert Draper
Director of Photography
Jonathan Bernstein
Producer
Jodie Lynn Tillen
Costume Design
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Editor
Anthony Cowley
Production Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unlikely Angel
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What is Unlikely Angel about?
A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.
Who directed Unlikely Angel?
Unlikely Angel was directed by Michael Switzer.
Who stars in Unlikely Angel?
The principal cast of Unlikely Angel includes Dolly Parton, Roddy McDowall, Allison Mack, Eli Marienthal, Brian Kerwin.
When was Unlikely Angel released and how long is it?
Unlikely Angel was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Unlikely Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unlikely Angel was composed by Velton Ray Bunch.