About "Almost Angels"

"Almost Angels" is a 1962 musical film directed by Steve Previn. The movie unwraps the story of a group of boys in the Vienna Boys' Choir, who struggle with aspirations, competition, and camaraderie. The film centers on the experiences of two boys, Tony and Peter. Tony, a working-grade lad, has a beautiful voice and dreams of solo performances, while Peter comes from a musical family but worries he cannot maintain his place in the choir. The movie provides an insightful look into choir life, as well as the beautiful city of Vienna.

Making/Production

The production of the movie was carried out in Vienna, Austria. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Steve Previn. The movie gave the audience an opportunity to witness authentic scenery of the Vienna Boys' Choir, the Vienna State Opera and various picturesque locations around Vienna.

Actors

• Vincent Winter as Tony Fiala - He is a working-class boy with a great voice who battles obscurity and competition, doing an excellent job to portray a character with dreams that exceed his social class.
• Sean Scully as Peter - Playing a boy from a musical family, Scully gives an emotional performance of a character dealing with his place in the choir.
• Peter Weck as Max Heller - Playing the role of the strict but fair choirmaster, Weck brings to life the dedication and passion required in leading a choir.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is one of the few Disney's non-animated films that remained out of circulation for many years.
• It gives a vivid depiction of the intense training and high level of discipline involved in the Vienna Boys' Choir.
• Many scenes were filmed on location, including the Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Quotes

• 'Music makes things better, it calms the heart. When we sing together, we all feel better.' - Peter
• "The choir is the order. Only the music counts. In music, there is no room for anything else." - Max Heller

Music, Soundtrack

• The Vienna Boys' Choir performed all the songs in the film. This includes the performance of Mozart's Christmas Mass and Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus'.
• The movie includes performances of religious hymns, traditional Austrian songs and various classical pieces.

Please note that no awards specific to this movie have been found.