The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
| The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Rider McDowell Michael De Guzman |
| Directed by | Robert Ellis Miller |
| Starring | Diana Scarwid Robert Urich Tegan Moss |
| Music by | Simon Kendall Al Rodger |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Craig Anderson |
| Producers | Tom Rowe Lisa Towers |
| Production location | Vancouver |
| Cinematography | David Geddes |
| Editor | Robert K. Lambert |
| Running time | 92 mins. |
| Production companies | International Family Entertainment, Inc. Hallmark Entertainment Craig Anderson Productions Pacific Motion Pictures Signboard Hill Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | The Family Channel |
| Release | December 15, 1996 |
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue is an American 1996 television film directed by Robert Ellis Miller, the last film Miller directed before his death on January 27, 2017. The film was completed days before actor Robert Urich had surgery for cancer.[1]
Plot
[edit]During the Great Depression, an unemployed Detroit man is arrested for a crime he did not commit, prompting his three children to travel over 500 miles to the White House in search of help from President Herbert Hoover in order to have their father home for Christmas.
Cast
[edit]- Diana Scarwid as Annie Feagan
- Robert Urich as Angus Feagan
- Tegan Moss as Bernice Feagan
- Britt Irvin as Lily Feagan
- Alexander Pollock as Jack Feagan
- Thomas Peacocke as President Herbert Hoover
Production
[edit]Filming took place in Vancouver, British Columbia during October and November 1996.[2] Robert Urich had been diagnosed with synovial sarcoma in August 1996 and received treatments while filming was taking place; Ulrich had also completed a chemotherapy course just before he was approached to perform as Angus.[3] Days after filming was completed Ulrich had surgery for the cancer.[1]
Release
[edit]The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue premiered on The Family Channel on December 15, 1996. It was a co-production between the channel and Hallmark Entertainment.[2]
Reception
[edit]Radio Times gave it 2 stars, saying "Cheesy dialogue and general overacting don't help matters, though it still warms the heart when the trio are finally given their audience with President Hoover."[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b TV Guide December 14-19, 1996. pg. 130.
- ^ a b "Ulrich stars in FAM's 'Angel' for holidays". San Angelo Standard Times (Newspapers.com). December 11, 1996.
- ^ Bobbin, Jay (December 15, 1996). "Ulrich looks to "The Angel on Pennsylvania Avenue"". The Californian (Newspapers.com).
- ^ Freer, Sloan. "The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
External links
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- 1996 television films
- 1996 films
- 1990s Christmas drama films
- ABC Family original films
- American Christmas drama films
- Films about presidents of the United States
- Films directed by Robert Ellis Miller
- Great Depression films
- Christmas television films
- Cultural depictions of Herbert Hoover
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s American films
- English-language Christmas drama films
- Christmas television film stubs