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Heaven Can Wait

19781h 41mFantasy · Comedy · Romance
directed by Warren Beattydirected by Buck Henry

“Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.”

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6.6 / 10
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6.9 / 10
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72 / 100
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82%

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Warren Beatty·Joe Pendleton
Julie Christie·Betty Logan
James Mason·Mr. Jordan
Jack Warden·Max Corkle
Charles Grodin·Tony Abbott
Dyan Cannon·Julia Farnsworth
Buck Henry·The Escort
Vincent Gardenia·Krim
Joseph Maher·Sisk
Hamilton Camp·Bentley