Cabin in the Sky
"At Last on the Screen! The Musical Comedy Sensation!"
Originally released in 1943. Cabin in the Sky is a music/fantasy film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, and Lena Horne
Synopsis
When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (47 votes)
Budget
$662.1K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ethel Waters
as Petunia Jackson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Lena Horne
as Georgia Brown
Louis Armstrong
as The Trumpeter
Rex Ingram
as Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Kenneth Spencer
as The General / Rev. Greene
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
as Domino Johnson
Oscar Polk
as The Deacon / Fleetfoot
Mantan Moreland
as First Idea Man
Willie Best
as Second Idea Man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $662,141
- Revenue
- $1,606,624
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabin in the Sky about?
When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in hea...
Who directed Cabin in the Sky?
Cabin in the Sky was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is Cabin in the Sky?
Cabin in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Cabin in the Sky released?
Cabin in the Sky was released on March 24, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cabin in the Sky?
The main cast of Cabin in the Sky includes Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram.