Angel in My Pocket (1969): Cast & Plot
Angel in My Pocket is a 1969 family comedy directed by Alan Rafkin, starring Andy Griffith as Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead, Lee Meriwether and Jerry Van Dyke. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alan Rafkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Angel in My Pocket About?
The premise of Angel in My Pocket without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An ex‑Marine turned preacher brings his unorthodox, good‑humored style to a tiny, quirky town. As the new minister, he strives to win over eccentric residents through comedic mishaps and heartfelt lessons, creating a wacky, family‑friendly adventure that celebrates faith, friendship and community.
Angel in My Pocket Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- town
- small town
- fired from a job
- explosion
- riot
- woman in labor
- giving birth
- birth
- expectant father
- expectant mother
- pregnancy
- pipe organ
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- fire
- secret lovers rendezvous
- reverend
- pregnant wife
- mother in law
- moonshine still
- mayor election
- lazy brother in law
- kansas
- family feud
- childbirth
- cemetery
- busybody
- burlesque
Angel in My Pocket Cast & Characters
Andy Griffith leads the cast as Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead, with Lee Meriwether as Mary Elizabeth Whitehead and Jerry Van Dyke as Emery. Directed by Alan Rafkin; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Rafkin
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Andy Griffith as Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead - Lee Meriwether as Mary Elizabeth Whitehead
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Jerry Van Dyke as Emery - Robert P. Lieb as Cyrus Sinclair
Also Starring in Angel in My Pocket
· 13 more- Claudia Bryar Mrs. Axel Gresham
- Jack Dodson Norman Gresham
- Gary Collins Art Shields
- Henry Jones Will Sinclair
- Edgar Buchanan Axel Gresham
- Margaret Hamilton Rhoda
- Ruth McDevitt Nadine
- Mary Gregory Secretary
- Parker Fennelly Calvin Grey
- Kay Medford Racine
- Elena Verdugo Lila
- Joy Harmon Miss Holland
- Lynn Fields Miss France
More from Alan Rafkin
More films directed by Alan Rafkin: How to Frame a Figg, The Shakiest Gun in the West, The Ride to Hangman’s Tree and The Ghost & Mr. Chicken.
Angel in My Pocket Plot Summary
What happens in Angel in My Pocket from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story follows Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead, played by Andy Griffith, an ex-Marine, skilled bricklayer, and recent seminary graduate, who is filled with excitement when he receives his very first “calling”—the chance to become the pastor of his own church. His new assignment takes him to the Church of the Redeemer in Wood Falls, Kansas, but from the very beginning, it proves to be far more difficult than he anticipated.
Full summary
The whole story of Angel in My Pocket, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Angel in My Pocket?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in 'Angel in My Pocket'?
Cars in Angel in My Pocket
17 cars on screen, including the 1956 Nash Ambassador Super and the 1968 Chrysler 300.
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1956 Nash Ambassador Super Main role -
1968 Chrysler 300 Minor role -
1955 Dodge C-3 Minor role -
1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Minor role
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Angel in My Pocket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Angel in My Pocket, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Angel in My Pocket?
Angel in My Pocket runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Angel in My Pocket released?
Angel in My Pocket was released on April 2, 1969.
Who directed Angel in My Pocket?
Angel in My Pocket was directed by Alan Rafkin.
More films by Alan Rafkin Who is in the cast of Angel in My Pocket?
Angel in My Pocket stars Andy Griffith as Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead, Lee Meriwether as Mary Elizabeth Whitehead and Jerry Van Dyke as Emery, among 17 credited actors.
Does Angel in My Pocket have a post-credit scene?
No. Angel in My Pocket has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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