As If They Were Angels(2018)
A deeply layered WWII tale of shipwreck, a steep loss of life, courage, sacrifice and human endurance; of rescue and remembrance.
As If They Were Angels Synopsis
The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.
As If They Were Angels (2018) is a documentary film directed by Terry Strauss, released on October 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Peter Coyote.
- Director:
- Terry Strauss
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Schienberg
- Production:
- Health, Education & Videotape, Inc, Terry Strauss Productions
- Status:
- Released
As If They Were Angels (2018) Trailer
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As If They Were Angels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Terry Strauss.
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As If They Were Angels – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As If They Were Angels online?
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As If They Were Angels (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in As If They Were Angels?
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The main cast of As If They Were Angels (2018) includes Peter Coyote. The film was directed by Terry Strauss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was As If They Were Angels released?
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As If They Were Angels was released on October 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is there a trailer for As If They Were Angels?
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Yes. The official As If They Were Angels trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.