Movie Description
Heaven Only Knows
(1947)Overview
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his dismay, Donlevy discovers that he has a guardian angel (Robert Cummings), who shows up in the guise of an Eastern tenderfoot. The angel has been sent from Above to save Donlevy's soul, and to that end encourages the one-time villain to squire a minister's daughter (Jorja Curtwright) rather than his usual dance-hall girls. Donlevy is also given tips on winning against his enemies without resorting to gunplay. The gambler finally redeems himself with Heaven by rescuing the angel from a lynch mob (how can you lynch an angel?) Heaven Only Knows deserves an "E" for Effort for bringing a fresh twist to the venerable western genre.
Cast
Michael, aka Mike
Adam 'Duke' Byron
Ginger 'The Copper Queen'
Drusilla Wainwright
Bill Plumber
Reverend Wainwright
Sheriff Matt Bodine
Treason
Judd
Mrs. O'Donnell
Speck O'Donnell
Kansas City Kid (as Will Orlean)
Lawyer Creel
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Facts
Original TitleHeaven Only Knows
Status Released
Release Information
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1947-09-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesNero Films
Genres
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Family
- Fantasy
- Western
