Carousel
Released: February 16, 1956Runtime: 128 min
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.
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Gordon Macrae
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Shirley Jones
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Cameron Mitchell
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Barbara Ruick
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Claramae Turner
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Gene Lockhart
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Audrey Christie
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William Lemassena
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