Angel and Big Joe
1975 film
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Angel and Big Joe is a 1975 American short drama film directed by Bert Salzman[2] and starring Paul Sorvino and Dadi Pinero. It won an Oscar at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976 for Best Short Subject.[3]
Directed byBert Salzman
Written byBert Salzman
Produced byDoro Bachrach
Bert Salzman[1]
Bert Salzman[1]
StarringPaul Sorvino
Dadi Pinero
Dadi Pinero
| Angel and Big Joe | |
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Bert Salzman |
| Written by | Bert Salzman |
| Produced by | Doro Bachrach Bert Salzman[1] |
| Starring | Paul Sorvino Dadi Pinero |
| Cinematography | Paul Glickman |
| Edited by | Armond Lebowitz |
| Music by | Harry Manfredini Arlon Ober |
Production company | Learning Corporation of America |
Release date |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Angel (Dadi Pinero) portrays a young Chicano migrant worker,[4][5] while Big Joe (Paul Sorvino) is a telephone lineman. Angel feels that he can trust no one, but Big Joe sets out to prove him wrong.[6]
Cast
- Paul Sorvino as Big Joe
- Dadi Pinero as Angel
- Gloria Irizarry as Mother
- Nicky Irizarry (also known as Dr. Nick Karapasas) as Nicky[7]
Reception
Angel and Big Joe was named to the list of ALA Notable Children's Videos in 1975.[8]