The Littlest Angel
1969, English. Directed by Joe Layton.
Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Littlest Angel is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joe LaytonDirector
- Johnny WhitakerMichael
- Fred GwynnePatience, the Guardian Angel
- Cab CallowayGabriel
- E.G. MarshallGod
- John McGiverAngel of the Peace
- Tony RandallDemocritus
- George RoseThe Celestial Psychopomp
- Connie StevensThe Flying Mistress
- James CocoFather
- Evelyn RussellMother
- Cris AlexanderRaphael
- George BlackwellThe Coach Driver
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lan O'Kun
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What The Littlest Angel is based on
The Littlest Angel is adapted from a novel.
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The Littlest Angel runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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The Littlest Angel is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Littlest Angel?
If you liked The Littlest Angel, try Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square, Halloween Is Grinch Night, Babes in Toyland.
Who directed The Littlest Angel?
The Littlest Angel (1969) was directed by Joe Layton and stars Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway.
What is The Littlest Angel based on?
The Littlest Angel is adapted from a novel.