The Angel Doll (2002)
The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
Cast
- Keith Carradine - Adult Jerry Barlow
- Betsy Brantley - Mary Barlow
- Beatrice Bush - Pearl Cumberland
- Pat Hingle - Noah Roudabush
- Gil Johnson - Jack Barlow
- Nick Searcy - Col. Brandeis
- Cody Newton - Whitey Black
- Michael Welch - Little Jerry Barlow
- Diana Scarwid - Fronia Black
- Nick Angel - Santa
Screenplay
- Jerry Bledsoe (Novel)
- Alexander Johnston
Keywords
based on novel or book, angel, north carolina, christmas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Angel Doll about?
- The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
- Who directed The Angel Doll?
- The Angel Doll was directed by Alexander Johnston.
- Who stars in The Angel Doll?
- The Angel Doll stars Keith Carradine, Betsy Brantley, Beatrice Bush, Pat Hingle, Gil Johnson, Nick Searcy.
- How long is The Angel Doll?
- The Angel Doll has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Angel Doll?
- The Angel Doll is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Angel Doll produced?
- The Angel Doll was produced in United States of America.