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Overview
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $3.75M worldwide, about 1.1 times its $3.3M budget
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Based on
Based on Carousel and Liliom
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Filming locations
Filmed in Maine and Malibu
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Setting
Set in Maine
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Music
Music by Richard Rodgers
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Charles G. Clarke
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Henry EphronScreenplay
- Phoebe EphronScreenplay
- Oscar Hammerstein IIBook
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 16, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $3.3M
- Revenue
- $3.8M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Gordon MacRaeBilly Bigelow
Shirley JonesJulie Jordan
Cameron MitchellJigger Craigin
Barbara RuickCarrie Pipperidge
Claramae TurnerCousin Nettie
Robert RounsevilleMr. Enoch Snow
Gene LockhartStarkeeper / Dr. Selden
Audrey ChristieMrs. Mullin
Susan LuckeyLouise Bigelow- William LeMassenaHeavenly Friend
John DehnerMr. Bascombe
Jacques d'AmboiseLouise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner
