

Almost an Angel
1990-12-21 · 95 min · ★ 5.8
Terry Dean is an electronics wizard and thief. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl's life. While in the hospital, he dreams that God visits him and tells him he's an Angel, and must start doing good things to make up for his past life. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he must be an Angel. Not having any Angel powers yet, he must use his own experiences and talents to make good things happen.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Cornell
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 25,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,939,946
Top Cast
Paul HoganTerry Dean
Elias KoteasSteve Garner
Linda KozlowskiRose Garner
Doreen LangMrs. Garner
Douglas SealeFather
Larry MillerTeller
Charlton HestonGod
Stephanie HodgeDiner Waitress
David Alan GrierDet. Bill
Jason MarsdenBoy
Randy VasquezHood Nervo at Bank
Peter VasquezThug
Michael AlldredgeDet. Sgt. Freebody
Parley BaerGeorge Bealeman
Steven Brill2nd Male Teller
Richard GroveUniformed Cop
Hal Landon Jr.Paradise Bar Local
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