The Littlest Angel
Originally released in 1969. The Littlest Angel is a family/music film. directed by Joe Layton. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, and Cab Calloway
Synopsis
Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Whitaker
as Michael
Fred Gwynne
as Patience, the Guardian Angel
Cab Calloway
as Gabriel
E.G. Marshall
as God
John McGiver
as Angel of the Peace
Tony Randall
as Democritus
George Rose
as The Celestial Psychopomp
Connie Stevens
as The Flying Mistress
James Coco
as Father
Evelyn Russell
as Mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC Productions
- Lester Osterman Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Littlest Angel about?
Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is...
Who directed The Littlest Angel?
The Littlest Angel was directed by Joe Layton.
How long is The Littlest Angel?
The Littlest Angel has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Littlest Angel released?
The Littlest Angel was released on December 6, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Littlest Angel?
The main cast of The Littlest Angel includes Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway, E.G. Marshall, John McGiver.