The Littlest Angel
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.
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Johnny Whitaker
Michael
Fred Gwynne
Patience, the Guardian Angel
Cab Calloway
Gabriel
E.G. Marshall
God
John McGiver
Angel of the Peace
Tony Randall
Democritus
George Rose
The Celestial Psychopomp
Connie Stevens
The Flying Mistress
James Coco
Father
Evelyn Russell
Mother
Cris Alexander
Raphael
George Blackwell
The Coach Driver
Mary Jo Catlett
The Scribe I
Lu Leonard
The Scribe II
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Layton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Tazewell, Patricia Thackray, Lan O'Kun
- Original Score
- Lan O'Kun, Joseph A. Howard
- Original Title
- The Littlest Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions, Lester Osterman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Layton
Charles Tazewell, Patricia Thackray, Lan O'Kun
Lan O'Kun, Joseph A. Howard
John Olszewski
Lan O'Kun, Lester Osterman, Duane Bogie, Burr Smidt
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Layton
Director
Lan O'Kun
Writer
Burr Smidt
Producer
Burr Smidt
Production Design
Fred Voelpel
Costume Design
John Olszewski
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Littlest Angel
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What is The Littlest Angel about?
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.
Who directed The Littlest Angel?
The Littlest Angel was directed by Joe Layton.
Who stars in The Littlest Angel?
The principal cast of The Littlest Angel includes Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway, E.G. Marshall, John McGiver.
When was The Littlest Angel released and how long is it?
The Littlest Angel was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Littlest Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Littlest Angel was composed by Lan O'Kun, Joseph A. Howard.
Is The Littlest Angel based on a book or true story?
The Littlest Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Tazewell".