Heaven Help Us
“If God had wanted them to be angels, He would have given them wings!”
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
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Heaven Help Us(1985)_Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-23
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Brother Thadeus
John Heard
Brother Timothy
Andrew McCarthy
Michael Dunn
Mary Stuart Masterson
Danni
Kevin Dillon
Rooney
Malcolm Danare
Caesar
Jennifer Dundas
Boo
Kate Reid
Grandma
Wallace Shawn
Father Abruzzi
Jay Patterson
Brother Constance
George Anders
Brother Augustus
Dana Barron
Janine
John Eric Bentley
First Man
Imogene Bliss
Cook
Philip Bosco
Brother Paul
Donald Breitman
Brother Gregory
Nolan Carley
Bartender
Al Cerullo
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Release dato
Festival / Special Debut
February 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Purpura
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Heaven Help Us
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dinner
Charles Purpura
James Horner
Miroslav Ondříček
Kenneth Utt, Mark Carliner, Dan Wigutow
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dinner
Director
Kenneth Utt
Producer
Mark Carliner
Producer
Charles Purpura
Writer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Dan Wigutow
Producer
Michael Molly
Production Design
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Help Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heaven Help Us about?
Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
Who directed Heaven Help Us?
Heaven Help Us was directed by Michael Dinner.
Who stars in Heaven Help Us?
The principal cast of Heaven Help Us includes Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon.
When was Heaven Help Us released and how long is it?
Heaven Help Us was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven Help Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven Help Us was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven Help Us?
Heaven Help Us holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).