Love Takes Wing (2009) (TV)

Director:

Lou Diamond Phillips

Writers:

Rachel Stuhler (written by)
Janette Oke (book)

Release Date:

4 April 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Plot:

This is a Christian film from Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly series. Belinda Simpson is recovering from the loss of her husband...

Cast

Sarah Jones	...	Belinda
Haylie Duff	...	Annie
Jordan Bridges	...	Lee Owens
Cloris Leachman	...	Miss Hattie Clarence
Patrick Duffy	...	Mayor Evans
Lou Diamond Phillips	...	Ray Russell
Erin Cottrell	...	Missy
Annalise Basso	...	Lillian
Time Winters	...	Gus
Bonnie Root	...	Mrs. Pine
John Bishop	...	John Pine
Kevin Scott Richardson	...	Clerk
Craig K. Bodkin	...	Sheriff
Dave Rodgers	...	Stage Coach Driver
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Yvonne Boismier Phillips	...	Woman with baby (uncredited)
Jonathon Forrester	...	Orphan Child (uncredited)
Andy Scott Harris	...	Victorian Orphan (uncredited)
Eric Martig	...	Townsmen (uncredited)
Mary-Jessica Pitts	...	Orphan (uncredited)

Directed by
Lou Diamond Phillips

Writing credits
Rachel Stuhler		(written by)
Janette Oke		(book)

Produced by
Kyle A. Clark	....	producer (as Kyle Clark)
H. Daniel Gross	....	co-executive producer
Robert Halmi Jr.	....	executive producer
Michael Landon Jr.	....	co-executive producer
Larry Levinson	....	executive producer
Michael Moran	....	co-executive producer
Stephen Niver	....	producer
Randy Pope	....	co-executive producer
Marta M. Mobley	....	consultant producer (uncredited)

Original Music by
Terry Plumeri

Cinematography by
Dane Peterson		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Colleen Halsey

Casting by
Penny Perry
Amy Beth Reece		(as Amy Reece)

Production Design by
Carlos Lima

Art Direction by
Heather Hannold

Set Decoration by
Heather Hannold

Costume Design by
Heather Hershman

Makeup Department
Jocelyn Carpenter	....	key hair
Crystal M. Cook	....	assistant make-up (as Crystal Cook)
Erin Good	....	key make-up
Crystal M. Cook	....	hair stylist (uncredited)
Erin Good	....	makeup department head (uncredited)

Production Management
Kevin Bocarde	....	executive in charge of production
Kyle A. Clark	....	unit production manager (as Kyle Clark)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ryan Krayser	....	first assistant director
Jeff Rosenberg	....	second second assistant director (as Jeffrey Rosenberg)
Ryan Tighe	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Renato Raposo	....	carpenter
Patrick Satcher	....	carpenter
Scot Thomas Walden	....	carpenter
Jameson Williams	....	prop master
Renato Raposo	....	set dresser (uncredited)

Sound Department
Mark Allen	....	sound effects editor
Roberto Domínguez	....	foley mixer (as Roberto Dominguez)
Daniel Douglass	....	sound engineer
Mark Ettel	....	re-recording mixer
Eric Hoeschen	....	foley artist
Wes Kobernick	....	sound engineer
Anthony Krajchir	....	sound engineer
Samuel Lehmer	....	additional re-recording mixer
Taylor Morgan	....	studio coordinator
Patrick O'Sullivan	....	supervising sound editor
Paul Ratajczak	....	re-recording mixer
Michael Sable	....	studio director
Trevor Sperry	....	adr mixer
Michael Tyabji	....	boom operator (as Michel Tyabji)
Rosa Tyabji	....	sound mixer
Michael Wetherwax	....	dialogue editor
Lance Wiseman	....	adr supervisor
George Goen	....	sound mixer (uncredited)
Benjamin Hoekstra	....	boom operator (uncredited)
Micky Hohl	....	boom operator (uncredited)
Rocky Reilly	....	boom operator (uncredited)
Michael Tyabji	....	sound mixer (uncredited)

Special Effects by
Albert Lannutti	....	special effects coordinator (as Albert Lanutti)

Visual Effects by
Patrick Murphy	....	visual effects supervisor (uncredited)

Stunts
Sonny Tipton	....	stunt coordinator (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
William Allegar	....	key grip
Sena Kwasi Amengor	....	electrician (as Sena Armengor)
Bob Bradshaw	....	best boy grip (as Robert Bradshaw)
Sal Coniglio	....	first assistant camera: "a" camera (as Salvatore Coniglio)
Joshua Elder	....	dolly grip
Robert Fredericks	....	camera loader (as Bob Fredericks)
Aaron Hernandez	....	electrician
Mikey Jechort	....	gaffer
Michael A. Johnson	....	steadicam operator (as Michael Johnson)
Joe Lara	....	grip
Kathryn O. Lewis	....	camera loader (as Kathryn Lewis)
Justin M. Lubin	....	still photographer (as Justin Lubin)
Victor Macias	....	steadicam operator
Joey Maloney	....	second assistant camera: "a" camera
Patrick McGinley	....	camera operator: "b" camera
Nick Neino	....	second assistant camera: "b" camera (as Nicholas Neino)
Michael Orr	....	grip
Joe Passarelli	....	electrician
Ashley Pavicic	....	grip
Rafael Ramirez	....	electrician
Kevin Blair Rogers	....	first assistant camera: "b" camera (as K. Blair Rogers)
Ian Sherrington	....	additional second assistant camera
Brian Silva	....	best boy electric
Sena Kwasi Amengor	....	lighting technician (uncredited)
Neil Chartier	....	assistant camera (uncredited)
John Cody Fasano	....	assistant still photographer (uncredited)
Robert Fredericks	....	second assistant camera (uncredited)
Joey Maloney	....	first assistant camera (uncredited)
Michael Orr	....	dolly grip (uncredited)
Michael Orr	....	electrician (uncredited)
Joe Passarelli	....	lighting technician (uncredited)
Neil G. Phillips	....	grip (uncredited)
Rafael Ramirez	....	lighting technician (uncredited)
Timothy Robert Ryan	....	lighting technician (uncredited)
Nick Sogard	....	dolly grip (uncredited)
Sérgio	....	electrician (uncredited)
Jerry Taylor	....	lighting technician (uncredited)
Jesse Vallejo	....	grip (uncredited)
Michael Zogleman	....	lighting technician (uncredited)

Casting Department
Christine Babayans	....	casting associate
Amanda Canfield	....	casting assistant (as Amanda Schreckengost)
Brooke Davis	....	casting associate
Melissa DeLizia	....	casting assistant (as Melisaa DeLizia)
Heather Sirota	....	extras casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Courtney Hess	....	set costumer
Emily Plummer	....	costume supervisor

Editorial Department
Kris Santa Cruz	....	colorist
Yuka Shirasuna	....	assistant editor
Mike Witting	....	on-line editor
Krishna Devine	....	post-production coordinator (uncredited)
Frank Sharp	....	post-production coordinator (uncredited)

Music Department
June Angela	....	vocals
Bob Applebaum	....	musician: mandolin
David Goldblatt	....	musician: piano
Marc Greene	....	recording engineer
Gordon Halligan	....	musician: flute
Terry Plumeri	....	mixing engineer
Terry Plumeri	....	musician: bass
Terry Plumeri	....	orchestration
Fredrico Ramos	....	musician: guitar (as Federico Ramos)
Tom Sauber	....	musician: fiddle
Ramon Stagnaro	....	musician: guitar
Derek Syverud	....	music editor (as Derek Syverub)

Transportation Department
Chris Attia	....	driver
Davin Attia	....	driver
Jim Meech	....	transportation coordinator
Javier Zaizar	....	transportation captain
Paul Veluzat	....	driver (uncredited)

Other crew
Harvey Allen	....	studio teacher
Paul Balelo	....	business affairs
Philip Barnes	....	production runner
Zach Bradshaw	....	assistant production coordinator
Richard Broussard	....	business affairs associate
Eduardo Carbajal	....	chef
Amy Chance	....	staff production supervisor
André Devantier	....	caterer (as Andre' Devantien)
Frank Egan	....	wrangler
Matt Fitzsimons	....	production executive
Marie Frick	....	business affairs associate
H. Daniel Gross	....	production executive (as Dan Gross)
Alyce Heath	....	payroll accountant (as A. Schwartz)
Jennifer Heeber	....	project manager
Tony Hill	....	set medic
Greg Krutilek	....	business affairs
Robert Krywicki	....	production accountant
Marisa La Tour	....	production associate (as Marisa Latour)
Jack Lilley	....	horse wrangler
Bobby Lovgren	....	wrangler (as Trevor Bobby Lougren)
Benny Manning	....	wrangler
Paul Mastroianni	....	production assistant
Norman Mull	....	wrangler
Nathan Pavlik	....	key set production assistant
Amanda Phillips Atkins	....	director of development (as Amanda Phillips)
Michael Prince	....	office runner
Ritambra Rana	....	production assistant
Dave Rodgers	....	wrangler
Roberto Rodriguez	....	chef
Burt Schulte	....	animal trainer
Katherine Thorn	....	craft service
Kristin Trabucco	....	production assistant
Daniel Trainer	....	production assistant (as Dan Eady)
Mike Tristano	....	armorer
Lina Wong	....	production coordinator
Rick Yost	....	base camp manager (as Rik Yost)
Rick Yost	....	security (as Rik Yost)
Eva Zelder	....	script supervisor
Philip Barnes	....	location assistant (uncredited)
Alyce Heath	....	assistant accountant (uncredited)
Daniel Veluzat	....	location liaison (uncredited)

Production Companies

• RHI Entertainment (presents)
• Faith & Family Entertainment (as A Faith & Family Entertainment Production)
• LG Films (in association with)
• Larry Levinson Productions (in association with)

Distributors

• Hallmark Channel, The (2009) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• Acey Decy Lighting  lighting & equipment provided by (as Acey Decy)
• Film Finances  completion guarantor (uncredited)
• Foto-Kem Industries  acknowledgement (as Fotokem Industries)
• Hollywood Caterers  catering (as Hollywood Caterers, Inc.)
• J. Dolan Communications  acknowledgement
• J.L. Fisher  acknowledgement: camera support provided by (as J.L. Fisher, Inc.)
• Killer Grip  grip equipment provided by
• Melody Ranch Studios  acknowledgement (as Melody Ranch Studios, Newhall, CA)
• Mercury Sound Studios  post sound services
• Movin On Livestock  livestock provided by (as Movin' On Livestock)
• Otto Nemenz International  cameras provided by
• Post Logic Studios  online services
• Premiere Props  acknowledgement
• Prime Casting  extras casting
• Sessions Payroll Management  extras payroll services (uncredited)
• Vocal Yokels  loop group

Also Known As:

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Company:

RHI Entertainment

Goofs:

Anachronisms: When Annie boards the stage coach and hugs Dr. Simpson, her fingernails are shown and they are painted with nail polish in a white French manicure style.

Quotes:

Hattie Clarence:That's why you're such a strong, fine example for her.
Belinda Simpson:I'm not a wonderful example to a ten-year old.
Hattie Clarence:You're a strong woman doctor with a good heart. The very definition of a fine example. Going through a tough time doesn't make you a bad person. Those things define who we become. In the best of times, everyone grows and prospers. But when times are at their worst, we find out what we have in us.

Movie Connections:

Followed by Love Finds a Home (2009) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Like A Child

Love Takes Wing-Only Angels Have Them ***1/2

This is a wonderful, endearing film which appears to be the beginning of a series on Hallmark network.

While it resembles the former Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman television show of years back, we need more of this quality, heartwarming tales.

Two female doctors venture forth to the west, this time Missouri. In a rural area, they encounter a cholera epidemic as well as the usual superstitions, prejudice and viciousness of a town in believing that the orphans caused the outbreak.

82 year old Cloris Leachman is just wonderful as a dedicated woman working in the orphanage. There is also fine acting by Patrick Duffy as the conflicted mayor of the town and by director Lou Diamond Philips, who also plays a heavy in the film.

One doctor soon finds a male interest and by the end of the show, they wed. Of course, just like Dr. Quinn, they adopt Lillian, a precocious youngster caught up in the epidemic, who acts like a young Florence Nightingale.

Looking forward to the continuation of this Love series.