The Littlest Angel(1969)
The Littlest Angel 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.
The Littlest Angel (1969) is a family, music and tv movie film directed by Joe Layton, released on December 6, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway and E.G. Marshall. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Layton
- Writers:
- Lan O'Kun, Lan O'Kun, Charles Tazewell
- Producers:
- Burr Smidt
- Production:
- NBC Productions, Lester Osterman Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Littlest Angel Cast & Crew
Main 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
Evelyn Russell
as Mother
- Cris Alexander
Cris Alexander
as Raphael
- George Blackwell
George Blackwell
as The Coach Driver
Key crew
Directed by Joe Layton, written by Lan O'Kun, Lan O'Kun and Charles Tazewell, produced by Burr Smidt.
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The Littlest Angel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Littlest Angel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Littlest Angel online?
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The Littlest Angel (1969) is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Littlest Angel?
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The main cast of The Littlest Angel (1969) includes Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway, E.G. Marshall and John McGiver. The film was directed by Joe Layton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Littlest Angel released?
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The Littlest Angel was released on December 6, 1969 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Littlest Angel worth watching?
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The Littlest Angel (1969) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.