Manna from Heaven
“What happens when a "gift from God" turns out to be a loan?”
Synopsis
Manna From Heaven is a comedic fable about what happens when you get a gift from God (a financial windfall), but many years later you find out it was a just a loan and it's due immediately. Once upon a time, many years ago, a neighborhood in Buffalo, NY is mysteriously showered with 20 dollar bills. Theresa, a young girl who everyone thinks is a saint, doesn't have much trouble convincing her loose-knit "family" that the money is a gift from Heaven. Years later, Theresa, who has become a nun, has an epiphany that it is time to pay the money back, so she calls the eccentric group together to repay the "loan." The problem is, nobody wants to give back the money, nobody has the money, they don't know to whom it belongs, and most of them can't stand each other. Along the way, the characters learn about family, romance, reconciliation and redemption, and by working together they begin to realize their full potential.
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Shirley Jones
Bunny
Cloris Leachman
Helen
Louise Fletcher
Mother Superior
Seymour Cassel
Stanley
Frank Gorshin
Ed
Wendie Malick
Inez
Jill Eikenberry
Dottie
Austin Pendleton
Two-Digit Doyle
Shelley Duvall
Detective Dubrinski
Hallee Hirsh
Young Theresa
Harry Groener
Tony
Faye Grant
Rita
Drew Pillsbury
Mac / Bake
Jerry Orbach
Waltz Contest Announcer
Ursula Burton
Theresa
Maria Burton
Ramona
Cameron Watson
Patrick
Vincent O'Neill
Monsignor Dailey
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$506K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Burton, Maria Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle B. Burton
- Original Score
- Tim Jones, James T. Sale
- Original Title
- Manna from Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $506K
- Production Studios
- Five Sisters Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Burton, Maria Burton
Gabrielle B. Burton
Tim Jones, James T. Sale
Edward Slattery
Charity Burton, Gabrielle Burton, Ursula Burton, Maria Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Gabrielle Burton
Director
Maria Burton
Director
Gabrielle B. Burton
Writer
Charity Burton
Producer
Gabrielle Burton
Producer
Ursula Burton
Producer
Maria Burton
Producer
Tim Jones
Original Music Composer
James T. Sale
Original Music Composer
Edward Slattery
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manna from Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manna from Heaven about?
Manna From Heaven is a comedic fable about what happens when you get a gift from God (a financial windfall), but many years later you find out it was a just a loan and it's due immediately. Once upon a time, many years ago, a neighborhood in Buffalo, NY is mysteriously showered with 20 dollar bills. Theresa, a young girl who everyone thinks is a saint, doesn't have much trouble convincing her loose-knit "family" that the money is a gift from Heaven. Years later, Theresa, who has become a nun, has an epiphany that it is time to pay the money back, so she calls the eccentric group together to repay the "loan." The problem is, nobody wants to give back the money, nobody has the money, they don't know to whom it belongs, and most of them can't stand each other. Along the way, the characters learn about family, romance, reconciliation and redemption, and by working together they begin to realize their full potential.
Who directed Manna from Heaven?
Manna from Heaven was directed by Gabrielle Burton, Maria Burton.
Who stars in Manna from Heaven?
The principal cast of Manna from Heaven includes Shirley Jones, Cloris Leachman, Louise Fletcher, Seymour Cassel, Frank Gorshin.
When was Manna from Heaven released and how long is it?
Manna from Heaven was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Manna from Heaven make at the box office?
Manna from Heaven grossed $506K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Manna from Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manna from Heaven was composed by Tim Jones, James T. Sale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manna from Heaven?
Manna from Heaven holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).