Heaven Can Wait (1978)

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Written by Harry Segall, Elaine May

Directed by Warren Beatty, Buck Henry

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1978

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This Oscar-nominated fantasy comedy is terrific. It stars Warren Beatty as American footballer Joe Pendelton, who's on the brink of Superbowl success until an over-eager angel (James Mason) takes him to Heaven just before he has a fatal car accident. Since his now-dead body has been cremated, it is decreed his spirit must be found another body and the perfect candidate is billionaire Oliver Farnsworth, who's been poisoned by his scheming wife (Dyan Cannon).

With the money to fulfil his sporting dream, he buys his old team so he can play in the final game while his new-found altruism sees him help Betty Logan (Julie Christie), who's campaigning against his company's destruction of the environment. Will he achieve all his ambitions before his wife realises what's going on and ensures that this time her husband's demise is final?

The film, co-directed by Beatty with Buck Henry, was nominated for seven Oscars. Highly recommended.

Cast

Warren BeattyJoe Pendleton
Image for Julie ChristieJulie ChristieBetty Logan
James MasonMr. Jordan
Image for Jack WardenJack WardenMax Corkle
Image for Charles GrodinCharles GrodinTony Abbott
Dyan CannonJulia Farnsworth
Buck HenryThe Escort
Vincent GardeniaDet. Lt. Krim
Joseph MaherSisk
Hamilton CampBentley
Arthur MaletEverett
Stephanie FaracyCorinne
Jeannie LineroLavinia
Harry D.K. WongGardener
George J. ManosSecurity guard

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