Charley and the Angel
Synopsis
Charley is a workaholic family man that finds out from an angel that his "number's up" and he will be dying soon so he tries to change his ways and be a better husband and father with the time he has left.
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Charley Appleby
Cloris Leachman
Nettie Appleby
Harry Morgan
Angel
Kurt Russell
Ray Ferris
Kathleen Cody
Leonora Appleby
Vincent Van Patten
Willie Appleby
Scott C. Kolden
Rupert Appleby
George Lindsey
Pete
Edward Andrews
Banker
Richard Bakalyan
Buggs
Barbara Nichols
Sadie
Kelly Thordsen
Policeman
Liam Dunn
Dr. Sprague
Larry D. Mann
Felix
George O'Hanlon
Police Chief
Susan Tolsky
Miss Partridge
Mills Watson
Frankie Zuto
Ed Begley Jr.
Derwood Moseby
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Roswell Rogers
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- Charley and the Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent McEveety
Roswell Rogers, Will Stanton
Buddy Baker
Charles F. Wheeler
Bob Bring, Ray de Leuw
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent McEveety
Director
Roswell Rogers
Screenplay
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Bill Anderson
Producer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Bob Bring
Editor
Ray de Leuw
Editor
Shelby Tatum
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charley and the Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charley and the Angel about?
Charley is a workaholic family man that finds out from an angel that his "number's up" and he will be dying soon so he tries to change his ways and be a better husband and father with the time he has left.
Who directed Charley and the Angel?
Charley and the Angel was directed by Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in Charley and the Angel?
The principal cast of Charley and the Angel includes Fred MacMurray, Cloris Leachman, Harry Morgan, Kurt Russell, Kathleen Cody.
When was Charley and the Angel released and how long is it?
Charley and the Angel was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Charley and the Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charley and the Angel was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is Charley and the Angel based on a book or true story?
Charley and the Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Will Stanton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charley and the Angel?
Charley and the Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).