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Manna From Heaven (2002)

Manna From Heaven (2002)
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Sisters Gabrielle C. and Maria Burton direct the independent comedy Manna From Heaven, written by their mother, Gabrielle B. Burton, and produced by their siblings at Five Sisters Productions. In Buffalo, NY, during the '50s, the wind blows in cash money to the tune of 20 thousand dollars. Believing it was a tangible gift from God, Sister Teresa (Ursula Burton) tries to gather up the money and pay it back 30 years later. However, her family members don't want to give up their free money and can't even get along, including card dealer Inez (Wendie Malick) and con artists Bunny (Shirley Jones) and Ed Burns (Frank Gorshin, in his final film role). Also starring Seymour Cassel, Shelley Duvall, Cloris Leachman, Harry Groener, Faye Grant, Jill Eikenberry and Louise Fletcher. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Maria Burton, Ursula Burton, (more)
Director(s):
Gabrielle C. Burton, Maria Burton, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Manna From Heaven

Sisters Gabrielle C. and Maria Burton direct the independent comedy Manna From Heaven, written by their mother, Gabrielle B. Burton, and produced by their siblings at Five Sisters Productions. In Buffalo, NY, during the '50s, the wind blows in cash money to the tune of 20 thousand dollars. Believing it was a tangible gift from God, Sister Teresa (Ursula Burton) tries to gather up the money and pay it back 30 years later. However, her family members don't want to give up their free money and can't even get along, including card dealer Inez (Wendie Malick) and con artists Bunny (Shirley Jones) and Ed Burns (Frank Gorshin, in his final film role). Also starring Seymour Cassel, Shelley Duvall, Cloris Leachman, Harry Groener, Faye Grant, Jill Eikenberry and Louise Fletcher. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
120 mins

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Director(s):
Maria Burton, Gabrielle C. Burton
Writer(s):
Gabrielle B. Burton
Producer(s):
Charity Burton, Maria Burton, Ursula Burton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Suitable for Children)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Barb L.

    I really liked this movie. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this movie was. This is a movie for the whole family.

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    Bridget B.

    This was a cute movie suitable for the whole family. It was interesting seeing Shirley Jones play a scam artist character, not the Shirly Partridge image. All of the actors did a good job. I would reccommend this movie for a simple light hearted choice.

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    Arturo M.

    as of July 23, 2012 on Thistv.com 42-3 in SF - what a delightful movie, need to see it without commercials, what a cast and what a great gift this movie is, thank you Blockbusters for having this on dvd. # 691 583 1

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