A Time to Remember
Synopsis
It is small town America in the 1950's. Twelve year-old Angelo Villano has one dream: to someday sing like his idol, Mario Lanza. His grandmother, Mama Theresa encourages him; and his beautiful voice catches the attention of the formidable but kind Father Walsh who arranges for him to receive formal training. This infuriates Angelo's widowed father, Frank, who wants his son to be a steelworker like him. Determined to "make a man out of him", Frank forbids Angelo from singing. When Angelo is chased by bullies into the path of an oncoming car, he recovers all but his voice, retreating into a silent world that no one can touch. One night, locked in the church basement, the frightened Angelo experiences a spectacular vision, a true Christmas miracle, that changes his life. And when his vision and his voice return during Christmas Eve Mass, no one can deny the beauty and blessing of his amazing gift.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Travers
- Original Title
- A Time to Remember
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Tra/Zan Group, Miam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Travers
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Travers
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is A Time to Remember about?
It is small town America in the 1950's. Twelve year-old Angelo Villano has one dream: to someday sing like his idol, Mario Lanza. His grandmother, Mama Theresa encourages him; and his beautiful voice catches the attention of the formidable but kind Father Walsh who arranges for him to receive formal training. This infuriates Angelo's widowed father, Frank, who wants his son to be a steelworker like him. Determined to "make a man out of him", Frank forbids Angelo from singing. When Angelo is chased by bullies into the path of an oncoming car, he recovers all but his voice, retreating into a silent world that no one can touch. One night, locked in the church basement, the frightened Angelo experiences a spectacular vision, a true Christmas miracle, that changes his life. And when his vision and his voice return during Christmas Eve Mass, no one can deny the beauty and blessing of his amazing gift.
Who directed A Time to Remember?
A Time to Remember was directed by Thomas Travers.
Who stars in A Time to Remember?
The principal cast of A Time to Remember includes Donald O'Connor, Morgana King, Raymond Serra, Ruben Gomez, Tommy Makem.
When was A Time to Remember released and how long is it?
A Time to Remember was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Time to Remember?
A Time to Remember holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).