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About
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.
Theatrical
Feb 16, 1956
Box Office
$3.8M
Budget
$3.3M
Return
1.1x
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 27, 1999
Director
Writers
Producer
Music
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Full credits →G
Gordon MacRae
Billy Bigelow
S
Shirley Jones
Julie Jordan
C
Cameron Mitchell
Jigger Craigin
B
Barbara Ruick
Carrie Pipperidge
R
Robert Rounseville
Mr. Enoch Snow
G
Gene Lockhart
Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
A
Audrey Christie
Mrs. Mullin
S
Susan Luckey
Louise Bigelow
W
William LeMassena
Heavenly Friend
J
John Dehner
Mr. Bascombe
J
Jacques d'Amboise
Louise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner
