Heaven Can Wait (1978)

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.

Directing:
  • Warren Beatty
  • Buck Henry

Writing:
  • Elaine May
  • Warren Beatty
  • Harry Segall

Stars:
Release Date: 1978-06-28
themoviedb icon 6.6/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 101
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $98,800,000

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Arthur Malet
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Betty Logan
Jack Warden
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Dyan Cannon
Dyan Cannon
Julia Farnsworth
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Richard O'Brien
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Advisor to Former Owner
Deacon Jones
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Bryant Gumbel
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Peter Tomarken
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Larry Block
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Bill Sorrells
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Dick Enberg
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General Manager
Robert Fortier
Robert Fortie...
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Will Hare
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Lee Weaver
Lee Weaver
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Roger Bowen
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Keene Curtis
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Morgan Farley
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Lawson
Joel Marston
Joel Marston
Board Member
Earl Montgomery
Earl Montgome...
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William Sylvester
William Sylve...
Nuclear Reporter
Lisa Blake Richards
Lisa Blake Ri...
Woman Reporter
Chick Hearn
Chick Hearn
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Paul D'Amato
Paul D'Amato
Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)
Allan Graf
Allan Graf
Football Player (uncredited)
Elliott Reid
Elliott Reid
Waiter (uncredited)
Byron Webster
Byron Webster
Waiter (uncredited)
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