Heaven Can Wait

IMDb 6.6 1978 • 101 min • FantasyComedyRomance

Director

Buck Henry

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty Joe Pendleton
Julie Christie
Julie Christie Betty Logan
James Mason
James Mason Mr. Jordan
Jack Warden
Jack Warden Max Corkle
Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin Tony Abbott