Heaven Only Knows
"For an angel... this buckaroo is some guy! He's on a rootin' tootin' mission from above... looking for a lost soul!"
Originally released in 1947. Heaven Only Knows is a comedy/family film. directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Starring Robert Cummings, Brian Donlevy, and Marjorie Reynolds
Synopsis
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his dismay, Donlevy discovers that he has a guardian angel (Robert Cummings), who shows up in the guise of an Eastern tenderfoot. The angel has been sent from Above to save Donlevy's soul, and to that end encourages the one-time villain to squire a minister's daughter (Jorja Curtwright) rather than his usual dance-hall girls. Donlevy is also given tips on winning against his enemies without resorting to gunplay. The gambler finally redeems himself with Heaven by rescuing the angel from a lynch mob (how can you lynch an angel?) Heaven Only Knows deserves an "E" for Effort for bringing a fresh twist to the venerable western genre.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Cummings
as Michael, aka Mike
Brian Donlevy
as Adam 'Duke' Byron
Marjorie Reynolds
as Ginger 'The Copper Queen'
Jorja Curtright
as Drusilla Wainwright
Bill Goodwin
as Bill Plumber
John Litel
as Reverend Wainwright
Stuart Erwin
as Sheriff Matt Bodine
Gerald Mohr
as Treason
Edgar Kennedy
as Judd
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. O'Donnell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nero Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven Only Knows about?
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his di...
Who directed Heaven Only Knows?
Heaven Only Knows was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
How long is Heaven Only Knows?
Heaven Only Knows has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Heaven Only Knows released?
Heaven Only Knows was released on September 12, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heaven Only Knows?
The main cast of Heaven Only Knows includes Robert Cummings, Brian Donlevy, Marjorie Reynolds, Jorja Curtright, Bill Goodwin.