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Angel on My Shoulder is a 1980 American fantasy made-for-television film directed by John Berry and starring Peter Strauss, Richard Kiley, and Barbara Hershey. It is a remake of the 1946 film of the same name.

Plot

A deceased criminal named Eddie is given a second chance at life when the Devil sends him back to Earth to corrupt a righteous judge. Posing as the judge, Eddie struggles between his old habits and a newfound sense of morality.

Cast

• Peter Strauss as Eddie / Judge Gary Blake
• Richard Kiley as The Devil
• Barbara Hershey as Joanna
• Janet MacLachlan as Mrs. Anderson
• Earl Boen as Dr. Herman
• Edwin Craig as Frank Lewis

Production

The film was produced by Jay Weston and aired on NBC on May 11, 1980. The screenplay was written by Harry Julian Fink and Rita M. Fink, known for their work on Dirty Harry. Cinematography was handled by Gayne Rescher.

Reception

While the film did not receive widespread critical attention, it was noted in television film guides for its performances and as a notable remake.

See also

• Angel on My Shoulder (1946 film)

References

1. Terrace, Vincent (1985). Encyclopedia of Television Films. Scarecrow Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0810817418.
2. Terrace, Vincent (1993). Television Movies and Specials: 1979–1990. McFarland & Company. p. 77. ISBN 978-0899508459. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
3. "Angel on My Shoulder (1980)". AllMovie. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
4. Brooks, Tim; Earle Marsh (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. p. 60. ISBN 978-0345497734.

External links

• Angel on My Shoulder at IMDb
• Angel on My Shoulder at AllMovie

• American fantasy television films
• 1980 fantasy films
• 1980 television films
• 1980s American films
• 1980s English-language films