Heaven Only Knows
“For an angel... this buckaroo is some guy! He's on a rootin' tootin' mission from above... looking for a lost soul!”
Synopsis
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his dismay, Donlevy discovers that he has a guardian angel (Robert Cummings), who shows up in the guise of an Eastern tenderfoot. The angel has been sent from Above to save Donlevy's soul, and to that end encourages the one-time villain to squire a minister's daughter (Jorja Curtwright) rather than his usual dance-hall girls. Donlevy is also given tips on winning against his enemies without resorting to gunplay. The gambler finally redeems himself with Heaven by rescuing the angel from a lynch mob (how can you lynch an angel?) Heaven Only Knows deserves an "E" for Effort for bringing a fresh twist to the venerable western genre.
Top Cast
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Robert Cummings
Michael, aka Mike
Brian Donlevy
Adam 'Duke' Byron
Marjorie Reynolds
Ginger 'The Copper Queen'
Jorja Curtright
Drusilla Wainwright
Bill Goodwin
Bill Plumber
John Litel
Reverend Wainwright
Stuart Erwin
Sheriff Matt Bodine
Gerald Mohr
Treason
Edgar Kennedy
Judd
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. O'Donnell
Peter Miles
Speck O'Donnell
Will Orleans
Kansas City Kid (as Will Orlean)
Ray Bennett
Lawyer Creel
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Arthur, Rowland Leigh
- Original Title
- Heaven Only Knows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Art Arthur, Rowland Leigh, Aubrey Wisberg
Department Leadership Roster
Art Arthur
Screenplay
Rowland Leigh
Screenplay
Albert S. Rogell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Only Knows
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What is Heaven Only Knows about?
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his dismay, Donlevy discovers that he has a guardian angel (Robert Cummings), who shows up in the guise of an Eastern tenderfoot. The angel has been sent from Above to save Donlevy's soul, and to that end encourages the one-time villain to squire a minister's daughter (Jorja Curtwright) rather than his usual dance-hall girls. Donlevy is also given tips on winning against his enemies without resorting to gunplay. The gambler finally redeems himself with Heaven by rescuing the angel from a lynch mob (how can you lynch an angel?) Heaven Only Knows deserves an "E" for Effort for bringing a fresh twist to the venerable western genre.
Who directed Heaven Only Knows?
Heaven Only Knows was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Heaven Only Knows?
The principal cast of Heaven Only Knows includes Robert Cummings, Brian Donlevy, Marjorie Reynolds, Jorja Curtright, Bill Goodwin.
When was Heaven Only Knows released and how long is it?
Heaven Only Knows was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.