I think I first saw this film on one of the old network movie nights. It made a big impression on me back in the 1960s when I was 11 years old or so. And now, as an old adult, it still impresses me. Hokey? Well, yes, in a way. Very dated. But overall very well done.
Do I have a criticism? Yes. The bar scene was, in my view, handled very badly. But other than that, I think the script is handled quite well.
Of course, the "next voice" was God, although we never hear God's voice...probably a good decision on the part of the film makers.
James Whitmore was a very talented character actor. He could play a sophisticated businessman or, as here, a factory worker, and do it with great conviction. Nancy Davis Reagan plays the wife here; it's not a demanding role, but she handles it well. Child actor Gary Gray plays the (about) 12 year old son; I thought he did better than the average child actor of the era. I also enjoyed seeing "best pal" Tom D'Andrea, better known in a similar role on the old "The Life Of Riley" television series.
I think what makes this film interesting is the question that will invariably come to your mind when watching it: what would I do if... Well worth a watch.
Do I have a criticism? Yes. The bar scene was, in my view, handled very badly. But other than that, I think the script is handled quite well.
Of course, the "next voice" was God, although we never hear God's voice...probably a good decision on the part of the film makers.
James Whitmore was a very talented character actor. He could play a sophisticated businessman or, as here, a factory worker, and do it with great conviction. Nancy Davis Reagan plays the wife here; it's not a demanding role, but she handles it well. Child actor Gary Gray plays the (about) 12 year old son; I thought he did better than the average child actor of the era. I also enjoyed seeing "best pal" Tom D'Andrea, better known in a similar role on the old "The Life Of Riley" television series.
I think what makes this film interesting is the question that will invariably come to your mind when watching it: what would I do if... Well worth a watch.