Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.
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
Screenplay
- Elaine May (Screenplay)
- Warren Beatty (Screenplay)
- Harry Segall (Theatre Play)
Themes
American Football: The Quarterback's Struggle
Keywords
infidelity, sports, afterlife, american football, based on play or musical, remake, los angeles, california, quarterback, super bowl, environmental activist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heaven Can Wait about?
- 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.
- Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry, Warren Beatty.
- Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait stars Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon.
- How long is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Heaven Can Wait gross?
- Heaven Can Wait grossed $99M worldwide.
- Where was Heaven Can Wait produced?
- Heaven Can Wait was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Heaven Can Wait?
- The themes of Heaven Can Wait include: American Football: The Quarterback's Struggle.