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The Angel Doll

  • 20022002
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Keith Carradine in The Angel Doll (2002)
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Two small town boys sharing paper route. "Whitey" Black lives in poverty with his single mother and young middle class Jerry Barlow. When Whitey wants to buy his small sister a doll it all o... Read allTwo small town boys sharing paper route. "Whitey" Black lives in poverty with his single mother and young middle class Jerry Barlow. When Whitey wants to buy his small sister a doll it all opens their eyes to the vastness life around them.Two small town boys sharing paper route. "Whitey" Black lives in poverty with his single mother and young middle class Jerry Barlow. When Whitey wants to buy his small sister a doll it all opens their eyes to the vastness life around them.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
299
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
96,214
11,434
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    • Director
      • Alexander Johnston
    • Writers
      • Alexander Johnston
      • Jerry Bledsoe(based upon the novel: "The Angel Doll")
    • Stars
      • Betsy Brantley
      • Beatrice Bush
      • Pat Hingle
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alexander Johnston
    • Writers
      • Alexander Johnston
      • Jerry Bledsoe(based upon the novel: "The Angel Doll")
    • Stars
      • Betsy Brantley
      • Beatrice Bush
      • Pat Hingle
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    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Betsy Brantley
    Betsy Brantley
    • Mary Barlow
    Beatrice Bush
    • Pearl Cumberland
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Noah Roudabush
    Gil Johnson
    • Jack Barlow
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Col. Brandeis
    Cody Newton
    • Whitey Black
    Michael Welch
    Michael Welch
    • Little Jerry Barlow
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Fronia Black
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Adult Jerry Barlow
    Nick Angel
    • Santa
    Don Henderson Baker
    Don Henderson Baker
    • Somber Man
    Calleigh Crumpler
    • Emily
    John Copeman
    John Copeman
    • Milkman Woodrow Jones
    Christian Durango
    • Randy Clark
    Cordereau Dye
    • Let Cumberland
    Kate Finlayson
    • Pageant Director
    Kelly Jones Gabriele
    Kelly Jones Gabriele
    • Mrs. Edwards
    • (as Kelly Jones Gabrielle)
    Lindsey Good
    • Sandy Black
    • Director
      • Alexander Johnston
    • Writers
      • Alexander Johnston
      • Jerry Bledsoe(based upon the novel: "The Angel Doll") (story consultant)
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    • Trivia
      This was writer/ director Alexander "Sandy" Johnston's final project.

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    8/10
    Good Message
    An interesting choice for a Christmas movie, but one that gives a little different message than others. It starts out as a buddy film set in the '50's, and it will be a nice trip down nostalgia lane for older baby boomers. The plot thickens to more of a crisis, as one of the boy's sister is sick from polio and fading fast, and the boy wants to make her Christmas special.

    The girl loves angels and the book "The Angel Doll", so he struggles to find (and afford) an angel doll for her. The message at the end of the book has a small angel asking the question: what can I give to the Christ child? It's something that all Christians should ask themselves each year during the holidays, and not just thinking about buying gifts and making out our own lists. There's also a strong underlying current on the importance of family ties in the film.

    While there may not necessarily be a "Hollywood" happy ending to this film, it's a well-told tale about a chapter in a boy's life. Be sure to see the extra clip on the DVD.
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Melek Bebek
    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Angel Doll Productions
      • Wild Bunch Films
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      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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