Wait for Me in Heaven (1988)

Wait for Me in Heaven (1988) poster

Pepe Soriano plays a Madrid shopkeeper who is kidnapped by henchmen of Franco in this political comedy. After his kidnapping, he is forced to become the dictator's double for many official ceremonies. Due to his long and unexplained absence, Pepe's wife believes her husband has been abducted and killed, so she tries to reach her husband through spiritualism. After Pepe surprises her with a nocturnal visit, he tells her he will touch his ear to signal it is he and not Franco in public appearances.

Director: Antonio Mercero
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carmelo Bernaola
Cinematography: Manuel Rojas
Editing: Rosa G. Salgado
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Antonio Mercero
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wait for Me in Heaven about?
Pepe Soriano plays a Madrid shopkeeper who is kidnapped by henchmen of Franco in this political comedy. After his kidnapping, he is forced to become the dictator's double for many official ceremonies. Due to his long and unexplained absence, Pepe's wife believes her husband has been abducted and killed, so she tries to reach her husband through spiritualism. After Pepe surprises her with a nocturnal visit, he tells her he will touch his ear to signal it is he and not Franco in public appearances.
Who directed Wait for Me in Heaven?
Wait for Me in Heaven was directed by Antonio Mercero.
Who stars in Wait for Me in Heaven?
Wait for Me in Heaven stars Pepe Soriano, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Chus Lampreave, Manolo Codeso, Amparo Valle.
How long is Wait for Me in Heaven?
Wait for Me in Heaven has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Wait for Me in Heaven?
Wait for Me in Heaven is a Comedy film.
Where was Wait for Me in Heaven produced?
Wait for Me in Heaven was produced in Spain.