Amy and the Angel
“ABC Afterschool Specials (09/22/82)”
Synopsis
Amy, a depressed seventeen year old high school girl, is visited by her guardian angel Oliver after wishing she had never been born. Oliver shows Amy how important she is to the people in her life.
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ABC Afterschool Specials (1978-1985 Extended Opening Sequence)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-26
Top Cast
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Helen Slater
Amy Watson
Albert Macklin
Oliver the Angel
James Earl Jones
Gabriel
Gail Strickland
Mrs. Watson
David Huddleston
Edgar Watson
Hermione Gingold
Pincus
Alexa Kenin
Janet Mixner
Concetta Tomei
Mrs. Mixner
Hansford Rowe
St. Peter
Meg Ryan
Denise
Matthew Modine
Randy
Jennifer Ashe
Sara
Rochelle Oliver
Mrs. York
Alma Cuervo
Teacher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Rosenblum
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Peters, Bruce Harmon
- Original Score
- Lynn Ahrens
- Original Title
- Amy and the Angel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Rosenblum
Harold Peters, Bruce Harmon
Lynn Ahrens
Katherine Wenning
Elaine Sperber, Frank Doelger
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine Sperber
Producer
Harold Peters
Writer
Ralph Rosenblum
Director
Bruce Harmon
Writer
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amy and the Angel
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What is Amy and the Angel about?
Amy, a depressed seventeen year old high school girl, is visited by her guardian angel Oliver after wishing she had never been born. Oliver shows Amy how important she is to the people in her life.
Who directed Amy and the Angel?
Amy and the Angel was directed by Ralph Rosenblum.
Who stars in Amy and the Angel?
The principal cast of Amy and the Angel includes Helen Slater, Albert Macklin, James Earl Jones, Gail Strickland, David Huddleston.
When was Amy and the Angel released and how long is it?
Amy and the Angel was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Amy and the Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amy and the Angel was composed by Lynn Ahrens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amy and the Angel?
Amy and the Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).