The Littlest Angel 1968

[Tnarrud]

This TV movie is an adaptation of the Felix Salten story of the same name and features a similar protagonist to Astroboy. Unfortunately, only the climax of the film is faithful to Salten's book - much of the film is an entirel different story Substitute the word 'angel' for the word 'robot' and you will see the two characters are essentially the same.

[DrFrag]

Looks like there were animated remakes in 1997 and 2011.

[jeffbert]

I vaguely remember that! The kid is chasing a butterfly (or whatever) & falls off a cliff. Next thing, he is in the clouds. I guess I should check U-tube!