Angel on My Shoulder (1980 film)
| Angel on My Shoulder | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | John Berry |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jay Weston |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor | David Newhouse |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company | Jay Weston Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | 11 May 1980 |
Angel on My Shoulder is a 1980 American fantasy made-for-television film directed by John Berry and starring Peter Strauss, Richard Kiley, and Barbara Hershey. It is a remake of the 1946 film of the same name.[1]
Plot
[edit]A deceased criminal named Eddie is given a second chance at life when the Devil sends him back to Earth to corrupt a righteous judge. Posing as the judge, Eddie struggles between his old habits and a newfound sense of morality.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Peter Strauss as Eddie / Judge Gary Blake
- Richard Kiley as The Devil
- Barbara Hershey as Joanna
- Janet MacLachlan as Mrs. Anderson
- Earl Boen as Dr. Herman
- Edwin Craig as Frank Lewis
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Jay Weston and aired on NBC on May 11, 1980.[3] The screenplay was written by Harry Julian Fink and Rita M. Fink, known for their work on Dirty Harry. Cinematography was handled by Gayne Rescher.
Reception
[edit]While the film did not receive widespread critical attention, it was noted in television film guides for its performances and as a notable remake.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Terrace, Vincent (1985). Encyclopedia of Television Films. Scarecrow Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0810817418.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (1993). Television Movies and Specials: 1979–1990. McFarland & Company. p. 77. ISBN 978-0899508459.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "Angel on My Shoulder (1980)". AllMovie. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Earle Marsh (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. p. 60. ISBN 978-0345497734.
External links
[edit]- Angel on My Shoulder at IMDb
- Angel on My Shoulder at AllMovie