Reluctant Angel
“Sometimes angels aren't really angels...”
Synopsis
Jason is a small-time criminal and con artist. His misdemeanours range from petty scams to outright robberies. He is also manipulative and domineering. But his girlfriend Cheryl is so desperate to become a recognized artist that she willingly assists in his rackets. The big carrot that Jason dangles in front of her is a gallery showing of her art. One evening, while fleeing the scene of a variety store robbery, Cheryl mistakenly thinks she has slammed the getaway car into Donald, a drunken philosopher. Cheryl thinks she's almost killed him, but Donald, who has a penchant for inept suicide attempts, believes she has saved his life and could be his guardian angel. Their lives become inextricably linked.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Helliker
- Screenplay & Story
- Denise O'Rourke
- Original Title
- Reluctant Angel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Helliker
Denise O'Rourke
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John Helliker
Director
Denise O'Rourke
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What is Reluctant Angel about?
Jason is a small-time criminal and con artist. His misdemeanours range from petty scams to outright robberies. He is also manipulative and domineering. But his girlfriend Cheryl is so desperate to become a recognized artist that she willingly assists in his rackets. The big carrot that Jason dangles in front of her is a gallery showing of her art. One evening, while fleeing the scene of a variety store robbery, Cheryl mistakenly thinks she has slammed the getaway car into Donald, a drunken philosopher. Cheryl thinks she's almost killed him, but Donald, who has a penchant for inept suicide attempts, believes she has saved his life and could be his guardian angel. Their lives become inextricably linked.
Who directed Reluctant Angel?
Reluctant Angel was directed by John Helliker.
Who stars in Reluctant Angel?
The principal cast of Reluctant Angel includes Megan Follows, Jaimz Woolvett, James Gallanders, Martin Villafana, Anne Marie DeLuise.
When was Reluctant Angel released and how long is it?
Reluctant Angel was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.