
Defending Your Life
Defending Your Life
Release: 1991-03-22·Runtime: 111m·★ 6.9
ComedyFantasyRomanceDrama
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Geffen Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Michael Durrellas Agency Head
Buck Henryas Dick Stanley
James Eckhouseas Jeep Owner
Raffi Di Blasioas Daniel as a Boy
Albert Brooksas Daniel Miller
Meryl Streepas Julia
Jim McKrellas Game Show Moderator
George D. Wallaceas Daniel's Judge
James Paradiseas Stage Manager
Maxine Elliott Hicksas Elderly Woman on Tram
Julie Cobbas Tram Guide
Joey Miyashimaas Casio Tipster
David Purdhamas Peter
Susan Waltersas Daniel's Wife
Greg Finleyas Used Car Salesman
Lee Grantas Lena Foster
Gary Beachas Car Salesman
Lillian Lehmanas Daniel's Judge
Sage Allenas Game Show Contestant
Mary Pat Gleasonas Waitress
Shirley MacLaineas Shirley MacLaine
Hal Landon Jr.as Man in Past Lives Pavilion
Noley Thorntonas Victorian Girl
Rip Tornas Bob Diamond
Clayton Norcrossas Soap Opera Man
Ethan Embryas Steve
Time Wintersas Porter
Newell Alexanderas Julia's Judge
Gary Ballardas Mr. Wadworth
Glen Chinas Sumo WrestlerCrew
" />Michael GrilloProducer, First Assistant Director
" />Dane A. DavisSupervising Sound Editor
" />Albert BrooksScreenplay, Director
" />Tom BoydMusician
" />Deborah L. ScottCostume Design
" />Hector C. GikaDialogue Editor
" />Paul E. ShortStunts
" />Kevin Scott MackModeling
" />Mark SaksCasting
" />Patti HawnUnit Publicist
" />Shirley WalkerOrchestrator, Conductor
" />Allen DaviauDirector of Photography
" />Herb NanasExecutive Producer
" />Bill DalyPost Production Accountant
" />Michael GoreOriginal Music Composer
" />John MorriseyAssistant Editor
" />Malcolm McNabMusician