Angel on My Shoulder (1980 film)

*Angel on My Shoulder*
Angel on My Shoulder
Genre	Fantasy
Written by	Harry Julian Fink; Rita M. Fink;
Directed by	John Berry
Starring	Peter Strauss; Richard Kiley; Barbara Hershey;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Jay Weston
Cinematography	Gayne Rescher
Editor	David Newhouse
Running time	100 minutes
Production company	Jay Weston Productions
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	11 May 1980

Angel on My Shoulder is a 1980 American fantasy made-for-television film directed by John Berry and starring Peter Strauss, Richard Kiley, and Barbara Hershey. It is a remake of the 1946 film of the same name.^[1]

Plot

A deceased criminal named Eddie is given a second chance at life when the Devil sends him back to Earth to corrupt a righteous judge. Posing as the judge, Eddie struggles between his old habits and a newfound sense of morality.^[2]

Cast

Peter Strauss as Eddie / Judge Gary Blake
Richard Kiley as The Devil
Barbara Hershey as Joanna
Janet MacLachlan as Mrs. Anderson
Earl Boen as Dr. Herman
Edwin Craig as Frank Lewis

Production

The film was produced by Jay Weston and aired on NBC on May 11, 1980.^[3] The screenplay was written by Harry Julian Fink and Rita M. Fink, known for their work on Dirty Harry. Cinematography was handled by Gayne Rescher.

Reception

While the film did not receive widespread critical attention, it was noted in television film guides for its performances and as a notable remake.^[4]

References

^ Terrace, Vincent (1985). Encyclopedia of Television Films. Scarecrow Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0810817418.
^ Terrace, Vincent (1993). Television Movies and Specials: 1979–1990. McFarland & Company. p. 77. ISBN 978-0899508459. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
^ "Angel on My Shoulder (1980)". AllMovie. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
^ Brooks, Tim; Earle Marsh (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. p. 60. ISBN 978-0345497734.

External links

Angel on My Shoulder at IMDb
Angel on My Shoulder at AllMovie

[1] Terrace, Vincent (1985). Encyclopedia of Television Films. Scarecrow Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0810817418.

[2] Terrace, Vincent (1993). Television Movies and Specials: 1979–1990. McFarland & Company. p. 77. ISBN 978-0899508459. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)

[3] "Angel on My Shoulder (1980)". AllMovie. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

[4] Brooks, Tim; Earle Marsh (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. p. 60. ISBN 978-0345497734.

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