
A City Called Heaven
Synopsis
Sister Glen Moore's dying wishes include a eulogy by Jesse Jackson; a spiritual delivered by "the big opera star," Benita Cross; and a final face-to-face with her estranged mother, the redoubtable Mrs. Gerturde Hudson. Reverend Dexter, of Brooklyn's New Canaan Church, must rely on his full reserves of wisdom, patience and heavenly guidance to negotiate the late sister's exquisitely orchestrated funeral and the little secret that she carries with her to the grave...
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January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillippe Marius
- Original Title
- A City Called Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Thompson
Phillippe Marius
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Thompson
Director
Phillippe Marius
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A City Called Heaven
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What is A City Called Heaven about?
Sister Glen Moore's dying wishes include a eulogy by Jesse Jackson; a spiritual delivered by "the big opera star," Benita Cross; and a final face-to-face with her estranged mother, the redoubtable Mrs. Gerturde Hudson. Reverend Dexter, of Brooklyn's New Canaan Church, must rely on his full reserves of wisdom, patience and heavenly guidance to negotiate the late sister's exquisitely orchestrated funeral and the little secret that she carries with her to the grave...
Who directed A City Called Heaven?
A City Called Heaven was directed by Hugh Thompson.
Who stars in A City Called Heaven?
The principal cast of A City Called Heaven includes Gerald Orange, Wanda Sander, Phalana Tiller.
When was A City Called Heaven released and how long is it?
A City Called Heaven was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
