As If They Were Angels
“A deeply layered WWII tale of shipwreck, a steep loss of life, courage, sacrifice and human endurance; of rescue and remembrance.”
Synopsis
The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 850 DaysOctober 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 2, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Strauss
- Original Title
- As If They Were Angels
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Health, Education & Videotape, Inc, Terry Strauss Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Strauss
Barry Schienberg
Lou Wirth
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Strauss
Director
Barry Schienberg
Director of Photography
Lou Wirth
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is As If They Were Angels about?
The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.
Who directed As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels was directed by Terry Strauss.
Who stars in As If They Were Angels?
The principal cast of As If They Were Angels includes Peter Coyote.
When was As If They Were Angels released and how long is it?
As If They Were Angels was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).