Heaven Can Wait 1978

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Joe 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.

Warren Beatty

as Joe Pendleton

Julie Christie

as Betty Logan

James Mason

as Mr. Jordan

Jack Warden

as Max Corkle

Charles Grodin

as Tony Abbott

Dyan Cannon

as Julia Farnsworth

Buck Henry

as The Escort

Joseph Maher

as Sisk

Hamilton Camp

as Bentley

Director:

Warren Beatty

Writer:

Elaine May, Warren Beatty, Harry Segall

Genres:

Fantasy,Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1978 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

101 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Heaven Can Wait

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Warren Beatty

as Joe Pendleton

Julie Christie

as Betty Logan

James Mason

as Mr. Jordan

Jack Warden

as Max Corkle

Charles Grodin

as Tony Abbott

Dyan Cannon

as Julia Farnsworth

Buck Henry

as The Escort

Joseph Maher

as Sisk

Hamilton Camp

as Bentley

Arthur Malet

as Everett

Stephanie Faracy

as Corinne

Jeannie Linero

as Lavinia

Harry D.K. Wong

as Gardener

George J. Manos

as Security Guard

Larry Block

as Peters

Frank Campanella

as Conway

Bill Sorrells

as Tomarken

Dick Enberg

as TV Interviewer

Dolph Sweet

as Head Coach

R.G. Armstrong

as General Manager

Ed Peck

as Trainer

John Randolph

as Former Owner

Richard O'Brien

as Advisor to Former Owner

Joseph F. Makel

as Haitian Ambassador

Will Hare

as Team Doctor

Lee Weaver

as Way Station Attendant

Roger Bowen

as Newspaperman

Keene Curtis

as Oppenheim

William Larsen

as Renfield

Morgan Farley

as Middleton

William Bogert

as Lawson

Robert E. Leonard

as Board Member

Joel Marston

as Board Member

Earl Montgomery

as Board Member

Robert C. Stevens

as Board Member

Bernie Massa

as Coliseum Security Guard

Peter Tomarken

as Reporter

William Sylvester

as Nuclear Reporter

Lisa Blake Richards

as Woman Reporter

Charlie Charles

as Highwire Performer

Nick Outin

as Chauffeur

Jerry Scanlan

as Hodges

Jim Boeke

as Kowalsky

Marvin Fleming

as Gudnitz

Deacon Jones

as Gorman

Les Josephson

as Owens

Jack Snow

as Cassidy

Curt Gowdy

as TV Commentator

Al DeRogatis

as TV Color Analyst

Benjie Bancroft

as Reporter (uncredited)

Arline Bletcher

as Woman in Line (uncredited)

Charlie Cowan

as Football Player (uncredited)

Garrett Craig

as Swimmer (uncredited)

Paul D'Amato

as Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)

Robert Fortier

as Wealthy Man in Restaurant (uncredited)

Allan Graf

as Football Player (uncredited)

Bryant Gumbel

as TV Sportscaster (uncredited)

Jim Healy

as TV Sportscaster (uncredited)

Chick Hearn

as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Ray Pourchot

as Board Member (uncredited)

Nick Raymond

as Reporter (uncredited)

Elliott Reid

as Waiter (uncredited)

Byron Webster

as Waiter (uncredited)

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