Reaching from Heaven
“HEAVEN or HELL...The Choice is Yours”
Synopsis
Just as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and congregation members, who help him regain his self-confidence and also to accept the death of his wife as she was about to embark from Europe, as a displaced person, to join him in America.
Top Cast
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Hugh Beaumont
Bill Starling
Cheryl Walker
Madeline Bradley
John Qualen
The Stranger
Regis Toomey
Pastor
Charles Evans
Walter Graves (as Chas. Evans)
Margaret Hamilton
Sophie Manley
Addison Richards
Max Bradley
Nana Bryant
Kay Bradley
Mae Clarke
Dorothy Gram
Jack Lambert
Buck Huggins
Ann Doran
Martha Kestner (as Ann Lee Doran)
George Chandler
Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Palmer
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Reaching from Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Roland D. Reed Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Charles Palmer
Alberto Colombo
Walter Strenge
S. Roy Luby
Roland D. Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Roland D. Reed
Producer
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
S. Roy Luby
Editor
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Charles Palmer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Reaching from Heaven
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What is Reaching from Heaven about?
Just as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and congregation members, who help him regain his self-confidence and also to accept the death of his wife as she was about to embark from Europe, as a displaced person, to join him in America.
Who directed Reaching from Heaven?
Reaching from Heaven was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Reaching from Heaven?
The principal cast of Reaching from Heaven includes Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, John Qualen, Regis Toomey, Charles Evans.
When was Reaching from Heaven released and how long is it?
Reaching from Heaven was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Reaching from Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reaching from Heaven was composed by Alberto Colombo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reaching from Heaven?
Reaching from Heaven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).