A Rumor of Angels (2000)

Director:

Peter O'Fallon

Writers (WGA):

Grace Duffie Boylan (book)
James Eric (written by) ...
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Release Date:

2001 (France)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

An old woman helps a young boy resolve his feelings over the death of his mother. |

Plot Keywords:

Lighthouse | Stepmother | Fence | Grief | Based On Novel

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave	...	Maddy Bennett
Ray Liotta	...	Nathan Neubauer
Catherine McCormack	...	Mary Neubauer
Trevor Morgan	...	James Neubauer
Ron Livingston	...	Uncle Charlie
George Coe	...	Dr. Sam Jenkins
Michelle Grace	...	Lillian Neubauer
Karsen Liotta	...	James as Infant
Colin Rogers	...	James as a young boy

Directed by
Peter O'Fallon

Writing credits (WGA)
Grace Duffie Boylan		(book "Thy Son Liveth Messages From A Soldier To His Mother")
James Eric		(written by) &
Jamie Horton		(written by) &
Peter O'Fallon		(written by)

Produced by
Glenn S. Gainor	....	line producer
John Hamilton	....	executive producer
Lisa M. Hansen	....	producer
Paul Hertzberg	....	producer
Brad Krevoy	....	executive producer
Meg Liberman	....	co-producer
Peter O'Fallon	....	producer
J.P. Pettinato	....	co-producer (as John Paul Pettinato)

Original Music by
Tim Simonec

Cinematography by
Roy H. Wagner

Film Editing by
Louise Rubacky

Casting by
Marc Hirschfeld
Meg Liberman

Production Design by
Stephen McCabe

Costume Design by
Natasha Landau

Makeup Department
Barbi Jollota	....	hair stylist

Production Management
Lisa M. Hansen	....	unit production manager (as L.M. Hansen)
Christopher Kulikowski	....	post-production supervisor (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Hubie Kerns Jr.	....	second unit director
Malve Petersmann	....	third assistant director
Mary Reynolds	....	second assistant director
Jay Tobias	....	first assistant director
Dana Warren	....	second assistant director
Bruce Zwicker	....	trainee assistant director

Art Department
Bob Chiasson	....	assistant property master (as Reverend Bob Chiasson)
Gary Allen Ferguson	....	property master
Richard Fraser	....	construction coordinator
Robert Grani	....	on-set dresser
Dugald McLaren	....	art department coordinator
Gabriele Schnutgen	....	key scenic artist
Jason Shurko	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Colin Bates	....	supervising sound editor
Paula Fairfield	....	sound effects supervisor
Eric Justen	....	sound re-recording mixer
Greg Mauer	....	foley mixer
Carla Murray	....	sound designer
Carla Murray	....	sound effects editor
Paul Ratajczak	....	sound re-recording mixer
Paul Ratajczak	....	sound supervisor
Reid A. Woodbury Jr.	....	dialogue editor

Special Effects by
Gary Coates	....	special effects coordinator

Visual Effects by
Jon Terada	....	digital artist

Stunts
Randy Boliver	....	stunt coordinator
Randy Boliver	....	stunt driver
Hubie Kerns Jr.	....	stunt coordinator
David Mylrea	....	stunt double

Camera and Electrical Department
Mongo Andrews	....	key rigging grip
Christopher Ball	....	camera operator: second unit
Jonah Claener	....	second assistant camera
Jayson Clute	....	first assistant camera
Sean Doran	....	grip
Rob Eshelby	....	generator operator
Guy R. LeBlanc	....	gaffer
Mark Nener	....	second assistant camera
David Reilly IV	....	grip
Michael Soos	....	a-camera / steadicam operator
Lawrence Willett	....	electrician (uncredited)

Casting Department
Kim Orchen	....	casting associate

Editorial Department
Mato	....	color timer

Music Department
Matthew Ferraro	....	music producer

Other crew
Curtis Colden	....	assistant: Ms. Liberman
Nancy Duff	....	production coordinator: Los Angeles
Shaun Gavin	....	location manager: prep Oregon
Shauna Hatt	....	assistant production coordinator
Brenda Kulvietis	....	accountant
Karla Morash	....	production coordinator
Jodi Salvaryn	....	assistant: Mr. O'Fallon
Graziano Tarlao	....	assistant: Ms. Redgrave
Darren Winter	....	security coordinator

Production Companies

• Cinetel Films
• Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
• Rumor Productions NS Inc.
• Rumor of Angels Inc.

Distributors

• Cinetel Films (2002) (USA) (theatrical)
• Pax TV (2004) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (all media)
• Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
• Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
• MGM/UA Distribution Company
• SND (France)

Other Companies

• Clairmont Camera  camera equipment provided by
• Film Finances  completion guarantor
• Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting  casting
• Production Services Atlanta  lighting

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MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, an accident scene and brief drug references

Runtime:

Canada:106 min | Argentina:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Canada:PG | Argentina:13 | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Crystal Crescent Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company:

Cinetel Films

Goofs:

Factual errors: Though she writes her son's messages after he dies, the Vietnam war was over in 1972, so there was not a Battle of Haiphong in 1974.

Soundtrack:

I'll Be All Right Some Day

A wonderful film for anyone dealing with the challenges of youth, of getting older, or of losing a loved one...in other words, it works for just about everyone.

I highly recommend this film to anyone who ever forgets to live with passion, and also for those who question the finality of death. It refreshes the spirit and reminds us to communicate, appreciate, and validate the ones we love...before it's too late.