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Overview
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1 November 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
Many people write to God. Somebody is answering.
Plot:
When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The Post Office however is annoyed. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Cast
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Directed by | |||
| Garry Marshall | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Warren Leight | (written by) and | |
| Ed Kaplan | (written by) | |
Original Music by | |||
| James Patrick Dunne | |||
| Jeremy Lubbock | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Charles Minsky | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Debra Neil-Fisher | |||
Casting by | |||
| Carrie Frazier | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Albert Brenner | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Gregory Bolton | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Garrett Lewis | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Deborah Hopper | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Carol A. O'Connell | .... | head hair stylist | |
| Elaina P. Schulman | .... | key hair stylist | |
Art Department | |||
| Dawn Ascher-Trevino | .... | art department coordinator (as Dawn Ascher) | |
| Brian Bilson | .... | assistant property master | |
| David B. Brenner | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Mike Cunningham | .... | assistant property master | |
| Oscar Delgadillo | .... | set dresser | |
| Richard Bryan Douglas | .... | carpenter | |
| Scott C. Garrett | .... | draper | |
| Scott C. Garrett | .... | set dresser | |
| Martin J. Gibbons | .... | welding foreman | |
| Robert Hale | .... | head paint foreman | |
| Gary Isbell | .... | leadman | |
| Sean Langdon | .... | set dresser | |
| Joseph G. Pacelli Jr. | .... | set designer | |
| Tim Scheu | .... | set dresser | |
| Patrick R. Siembieda | .... | construction auditor | |
| Michael Allen | .... | assistant art director (uncredited) | |
| Jay Koiwai | .... | painter (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Linda Di Franco | .... | foley editor | |
| Joe Dorn | .... | adr editor | |
| Ken Dufva | .... | foley artist | |
| Tom Fox | .... | utility sound | |
| Scott G.G. Haller | .... | sound editor | |
| Rick Hart | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Devon Heffley Curry | .... | adr editor | |
| Susan Kurtz | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Anthony Milch | .... | dialogue editor | |
| Carin Rogers | .... | dialogue editor | |
| Carin Rogers | .... | dialogue supervisor | |
| Randy Singer | .... | foley mixer | |
| James E. Webb | .... | sound | |
| Rick Winquest | .... | sound engineer | |
| Chet Leonard | .... | utility sound (uncredited) | |
Stunts | |||
| Mickey Cassidy | .... | stunt performer | |
| Lisa Hoyle | .... | stunts | |
| Larry Rippenkroeger | .... | stunts | |
| John-Clay Scott | .... | stunts | |
| Kenny Searle | .... | utility stunts | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Paul C. Babin | .... | camera operator | |
| Tom Connole | .... | director of photography: second unit | |
| Maurizio Dotto | .... | assistant camera | |
| Tammy Fouts | .... | second assistant camera | |
| Scott Graves | .... | rigging gaffer | |
| Jeff Kunkel | .... | dolly grip | |
| Richard Stevens | .... | daily first assistant camera | |
| Rick Tiedeman | .... | additional Steadicam operator | |
| Brian Tilden | .... | electrician | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Lynda Foote | .... | costumer | |
| Michelle Roth | .... | set costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| David S. Clark | .... | assistant editor | |
| Patrick J. Don Vito | .... | assistant editor: avid | |
| Jim Passon | .... | color timer | |
Music Department | |||
| Frank Bennett | .... | orchestrator | |
| John Kurlander | .... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) | |
Transportation Department | |||
| John 'J.P.' Pratt | .... | transportation captain | |
Other crew | |||
| Sue Chipperton | .... | animal trainer | |
| Steve Cowie | .... | set production assistant | |
| Leon Dewayne Cozy | .... | set production assistant | |
| Jeanie Daniels | .... | payroll accountant | |
| Carol DePasquale | .... | script supervisor | |
| Don Feldstein | .... | photo double | |
| Don Feldstein | .... | stand-in | |
| Stuart Fink | .... | unit publicist | |
| Heather Hall | .... | assistant: Mr. Marshall | |
| Crystal Hawkins | .... | production accountant | |
| Sandy Hundley | .... | set production assistant | |
| Petra Jorgensen | .... | script supervisor: second unit | |
| Jeff Lane | .... | production assistant | |
| Alecia LaRue | .... | production coordinator | |
| Robert Malina | .... | assistant to director | |
| Helen Medrano | .... | first assistant accountant (as Helen Ruiz) | |
| Larry Pearson | .... | location manager | |
| Robert Sharman | .... | video coordinator | |
| Bill Tyler | .... | set production assistant | |
| Judd Nissen | .... | production secretary: preparation only (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Paramount Pictures (1996) (USA) (theatrical)
- Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (2000) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- Bill Dance Casting extras casting
- Riverside Community College Marching Band special thanks
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Rated PG for language and mild thematic elements
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112 min
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One of six films that Larry Miller has appeared in directed by Garry Marshall. The same is the case for Hector Elizondo, who's appeared in virtually all of the film's Marshall has directed as well.See more »
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Continuity: Tom's can of drink changes from a Pepsi to a Diet Pepsi.See more »
Quotes:
Tom Turner:See, the haves help the have-nots, and I hate to disappoint you, but we're the have-nots.See more »
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"Dear God" is a movie the whole family can enjoy. Despite a predictable plot and an ending anyone can spot a mile away, the overall ensemble acting and dialogue are surprisingly fresh and sometimes poignant. The conversion of Tom from a conniving con who thought of every angle to profit himself to a do-gooder is gradual and quite convincing, avoiding a common pitfall of many feel-good movies. Jaded cynics may sneer at the religious tone, but it is actually not about any religion but about the uplifting experience one can gain by helping each other.
The cast of Kinnear, Metcalf, Pitillo mixed with old pros like Conway, Elizondo and Browne really deliver. Conway is especially enjoyable, a scene stealer up to his old tricks, and Metcalf is deliriously wacky. A special mention goes to the director, Gary Marshall, using subtle yet funny touch to parody the American media and court system. Overall, this movie is very delightful for everyone who is not a total cynic. Rating: 8/10.