Cabin in the Sky(1943)
At Last on the Screen! The Musical Comedy Sensation!
Cabin in the Sky Synopsis
When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Cabin in the Sky (1943) is a music, fantasy and comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on March 24, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne and Louis Armstrong. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Joseph Schrank, Lynn Root, Ted Fetter
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Wagner
- Composer:
- George Bassman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $662,141
- Revenue:
- $1,606,624
- Status:
- Released
Cabin in the Sky (1943) Trailer
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Cabin in the Sky (1943) Original Trailer
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Cabin in the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethel Waters
as Petunia Jackson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Lena Horne
as Georgia Brown
Louis Armstrong
as The Trumpeter
Rex Ingram
as Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
- Kenneth Spencer
Kenneth Spencer
as The General / Rev. Greene
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
as Domino Johnson
Oscar Polk
as The Deacon / Fleetfoot
Mantan Moreland
as First Idea Man
Willie Best
as Second Idea Man
- Fletcher Rivers
Fletcher Rivers
as Third Idea Man
- Leon James Poke
Leon James Poke
as Fourth Idea Man
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Joseph Schrank, Lynn Root and Ted Fetter, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Cabin in the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 50 ratings.
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Cabin in the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cabin in the Sky online?
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Cabin in the Sky (1943) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cabin in the Sky?
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The main cast of Cabin in the Sky (1943) includes Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong and Rex Ingram. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cabin in the Sky released?
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Cabin in the Sky was released on March 24, 1943 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Cabin in the Sky worth watching?
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Cabin in the Sky (1943) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cabin in the Sky?
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Yes. The official Cabin in the Sky trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.