Almost angels also known in the uk as born to sing and in austria and germany as ein gruss aus wien is a 1962 walt disney productions film about a group of boys in the vienna boys choir. This movie demonstrated the people of austria had rejoined the west and europe. Upon joining the group, he runs afoul of fellow member sean scully, but the two eventually become friends. When he recovers, hogan believes he has been returned to the. A smalltime crook becomes convinced he is an angel after a. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 55 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 1 second unit director or. Nevertheless, with the support of his mother, he successfully auditions and becomes a member of the choir.
Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 55 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting. Watching paul hogan in almost an angel is like watching somebody take his afternoon nap, and just. In almost an angel, hogan took a very literal view of what being an angel means. A smalltime crook becomes convinced he is an angel after a traumatic incident and resolves to perform the work of one. With paul hogan, linda kozlowski, elias koteas, doreen lang. Almost an angel is a 1990 american film written by and starring paul hogan. The main character is tony fiala, a working class boy whose father sees no future for him in music. Get almost an angel dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. Terry dean paul hogan, a professional burglar specialized in sabotaging electronic surveillance systems, stands before his release from. Supported avidly by his mother and more reluctantly at first by his father, a workingclass austrian boy joins the vienna choirboys, where he proves to be unusually talented.
Almost an angel cast and crew cast photos and info. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he must be an angel. Almost angels set against the majestic backdrop of vienna, austria comes a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty and perserverance. Directed by john cornell, the film tells the story of terry dean hogan a small time crook that decides, at the. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing almost an angel near you. Details about almost an angel 1990 movie poster free shipping. According to producer cornell, i think the refreshing thing about the film is that in most movies these days when the hero has a problem he picks up a gun to solve it, but here, terry dean puts down the.
Hogans almost an angel was a nice try, but no cigar. Not having any angel powers yet, he must use his own experiences and talents to make good things happen. Paul hogan is an unlikely movie star, with his australian twang and his quizzical grin and his air of being constantly a little surprised to find himself at the center of attention. But before he can enter the pearly gates, he is stopped in his tracks by god charlton heston. This time, the guy from down under is working for the man upstairs terry dean is an electronics wizard and thief. Paul hogans almost an angel is almost worth watching. Almost angels also known in the uk as born to sing and in austria and germany as ein gruss aus wien is a 1962 walt disney productions film about a group of boys in the vienna boys choir the film shows the choristers recruitment process, the rehearsals and the life in the institution as well. Though his engineer father wants tony to follow in his. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Disneys almost angels utilizes the legendary vienna boys choir as a backdrop for a corny but effective fictional yarn.
The story also conveys the value of friendship, honesty and loyalty. But watch this movie and i would bet youll like it. Almost angels is an apt label for a wholesome little family film, attractive to the eye and ear, about the vienna choir boys. Terry dean paul hogan is a smalltime crook and electronics wizard. Almost an angel is a 1990 american comedydrama film directed by john cornell and starring paul hogan. This photograph originates from a press photo archive.
After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girls life. Vincent winter plays a train conductors son, who aspire to join the choir. In this film, paul hogan plays a lifelong thief who suffers a potentially fatal accident. During a bungled bank robbery he picks up mute ben doyle as a hostage. Ch tells him hes almost an angel but not till he stops being a scumbag. The original music score was composed by maurice jarre.
Financial analysis of almost an angel 1990 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Australian actor, producer, scriptwriter, australian actor, film star, film, films, roleplay, roles, film role, crocodile dundee. Directed by john cornell, almost an angel stars hogan who also. Watch almost an angel 1990 movie online free gomovies. The star plays a lifelong thief who suffers a potentially fatal accident. Comedy almost an angel paul hogan full movie in english. While in limbo, hogan is visited by god amusingly played by charlton hestonwell, why not charlton heston. Released by varese sarabande in 1990 vsd 5307 containing music from almost an angel 1990.
With vincent winter, sean scully, peter weck, hans holt. While in the hospital, he dreams that god visits him and tells him hes an angel, and must start doing good things to make up. This is, on the face of it, the kind of movie i cannot abide a soppy fable in which. Watch almost an angel 1990 full movie online free in hd. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl life. Australias paul crocodile dundee hogan serves up some heavenly hash in this film, a wellintentioned but alas selfdefeating comedy about a professional thief named terry.
Almost an angel cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Almost angels released in the uk as born to sing and in austria and germany as ein gruss aus wien is a 1962 disney film about a group of boys in the vienna boys choir. Two sequels later, the film series and its starcreator remain beloved and. Terry dean is a petty thief and smalltime criminal. You dont want the movie to be labelled a religious film, he said. Fresh off the success of the crocodile dundee movies where hogan played a rough. Almost an angel 1990 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. A young workingclass lad named tony vincent winter dreams of lending his own angelic voice to the worldrenowned vienna boys choir. Aside from hogans duff script, mrs hogans rotten heroine performance and elias koteas bargain. Read the almost an angel movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
Almost an angel is a 1990 american comedy film directed by john cornell and starring paul hogan. Jan 07, 2014 1962 walt disney film starring vincent winter. Almost an angel 1990 movie poster free shipping ebay. During the cold war, with the nuclear threat and problems of the world, almost angels demonstrated there was hope for the future, and the problems of youth growing up had universal challenges everywhere in the west. Almost an angel is a delightful movie that will not only entertain, but possibly assist viewers in choosing a new perspective on life. Jul 03, 2016 whitewash full movie thomas haden church. Almost an angel soundtrack from 1990, composed by maurice jarre. Perhaps its little surprise, then, that in 1990, to followup the two dundee films that made him an international star, hogan wrote himself the role of a thief who turns. The film shows the choristers recruitment process, the rehearsals and the life in the institution as well. Australian star paul hogan just couldnt seem to come up with a hit comparable to his 1986 international hit crocodile dundee. But he does indeed have a genuine star quality, and i found myself meditating on that quality while watching almost an angel. The guy from down under is working for the man upstairs. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
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