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Unlikely Angel
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Unlikely Angel

1996-12-17 · 95 min · ★ 6.1

TV Movie · Fantasy · Comedy

A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.

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Directors
Michael Switzer
Production companies
Sandollar Productions, The Kushner-Locke Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Dolly PartonDolly PartonRuby Diamond
Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowallSaint Peter
Allison MackAllison MackSarah Bartilson
Eli MarienthalEli MarienthalMatthew Bartilson
Brian KerwinBrian KerwinBen Bartilson
Maria del MarMaria del MarAllison

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