Heaven Can Wait 1978
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Gummy
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SplatJoe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Joe Pendleton
as Betty Logan
as Mr. Jordan
as Max Corkle
as Tony Abbott
as Julia Farnsworth
as The Escort
as Krim
as Sisk
as Bentley
Director:
Writer:
Elaine May, Warren Beatty, Harry Segall
Stars:
Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Buck Henry, Vincent Gardenia, Joseph Maher, Hamilton Camp,
Genres:
Fantasy,Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1978 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Heaven Can Wait
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Joe Pendleton
as Betty Logan
as Mr. Jordan
as Max Corkle
as Tony Abbott
as Julia Farnsworth
as The Escort
as Krim
as Sisk
as Bentley
as Everett
as Corinne
as Lavinia
as Gardener
as Security Guard
as Peters
as Conway
as Tomarken
as TV Interviewer
as Head Coach
as General Manager
as Trainer
as Former Owner
as Advisor to Former Owner
as Haitian Ambassador
as Team Doctor
as Way Station Attendant
as Newspaperman
as Oppenheim
as Renfield
as Middleton
as Lawson
as Board Member
as Board Member
as Board Member
as Board Member
as Coliseum Security Guard
as Reporter
as Nuclear Reporter
as Woman Reporter
as Highwire Performer
as Chauffeur
as Hodges
as Kowalsky
as Gudnitz
as Gorman
as Owens
as Cassidy
as TV Commentator
as TV Color Analyst
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Woman in Line (uncredited)
as Football Player (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)
as Wealthy Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
as Football Player (uncredited)
as TV Sportscaster (uncredited)
as TV Sportscaster (uncredited)
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
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