Earth Angel (1991) (TV)

User Rating:

4.8/10   

Director:

Joe Napolitano

Writer (WGA):

Nina Shengold (written by)

Release Date:

4 March 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Comedy

Plot:

When a prom queen dies in 1962, her only means of entering Heaven is by returning to 1990 earth, to assist friends from her youth.

Plot Keywords:

Redemption | Prom Queen | Heaven | Love | Ex Boyfriend

Cast

Cindy Williams	...	Judith
Cathy Podewell	...	Angela
Rainbow Harvest	...	Cindy
Mark Hamill	...	Wayne Stein
Erik Estrada	...	Duke
Dustin Nguyen	...	Peter
Brian Krause	...	Mike
Alan Young	...	Norman
Roddy McDowall	...	Mr. Tatum
Garrett Morris	...	Joey
Tommy Hinkley	...	Val Boyd
Keely Christian	...	Ginger Capelli
Deborah Lee Johnson	...	Joyce
Daran Norris	...	Flat Top
Laura Becker	...	Blonde Cheerleader

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG

Company:

Leonard Hill Films

Goofs:

Continuity: After the near fatal car accident involving Cindy and Mike, he is standing on the outside of the car with his head inside. His hair is dry, but after it cuts to a shot of Cindy and cuts back to Mike, his hair is wet.

Been done, but still good.

While Earth Angel's plot is not entirely unique (Heavenly Kid, Disney's Susie Q, among others I'm sure), the story line was done well. Older, yet familiar actors (Cindy Williams, Erik Estrada, Mark Hamill) make it a very watchable movie. "Newcomers" Rainbow Harvest (who bears a resemblance to Wynona Ryder in this one), and Cathy Podewell do magnificent jobs as "typical" teens for their time. Also of note is Roddy McDowall as Mr Tatum, pergatory's detention officer, who plays a pivotal, yet fairly minor role. So sit back, suspend disbelief, and just enjoy a very nicely made movie. P.S. Hope this doesn't spoil it, but Angela disappears immediately after completing her "mission", and this leaves no opportunity for Cindy to thank her. This would have been the only thing I would have changed.