Heaven Can Wait

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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.

Directed by

Buck Henry, Warren Beatty

Written by

Elaine May, Warren Beatty, Harry Segall

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

Arthur Malet

Everett

Stephanie Faracy

Corinne

Jeannie Linero

Lavinia

HA

Harry D.K. Wong

Gardener

GE

George J. Manos

Security Guard

Larry Block

Peters

Details

Released

June 28, 1978

Runtime

1h 41m

Status

Released

Language

EN

Country

United States of America

Budget

$15,000,000

Box office

$98,800,000

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