
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.6
FantasyComedyRomance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Robert Fortieras Wealthy Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Charles Grodinas Tony Abbott
Richard O'Brienas Advisor to Former Owner
Frank Campanellaas Conway
Bill Sorrellsas Tomarken
Paul D'Amatoas Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)
Dyan Cannonas Julia Farnsworth
Hamilton Campas Bentley
Morgan Farleyas Middleton
Byron Websteras Waiter (uncredited)
Jack Wardenas Max Corkle
Vincent Gardeniaas Krim
R.G. Armstrongas General Manager
Deacon Jonesas Gorman
Jeannie Lineroas Lavinia
Warren Beattyas Joe Pendleton
Allan Grafas Football Player (uncredited)
Stephanie Faracyas Corinne
Bryant Gumbelas TV Sportscaster (uncredited)
Arthur Maletas Everett
Dick Enbergas TV Interviewer
Keene Curtisas Oppenheim
Peter Tomarkenas Reporter
Lisa Blake Richardsas Woman Reporter
Joel Marstonas Board Member
Dolph Sweetas Head Coach
Roger Bowenas Newspaperman
William Bogertas Lawson
Earl Montgomeryas Board Member
Elliott Reidas Waiter (uncredited)
Ed Peckas Trainer
Will Hareas Team Doctor
Julie Christieas Betty Logan
Joseph Maheras Sisk
Buck Henryas The Escort
William Sylvesteras Nuclear Reporter
John Randolphas Former Owner
Lee Weaveras Way Station Attendant
James Masonas Mr. JordanCrew
" />Elaine MayScreenplay
" />Dave GrusinOriginal Music Composer
" />Hawk KochExecutive Producer, Assistant Director
" />Robert TowneAdditional Writing
" />Harry SegallTheatre Play
" />Buck HenryDirector
" />Craig R. BaxleyStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Warren BeattyProducer, Director, Screenplay
" />William A. FrakerDirector of Photography
" />Craig HustonSecond Assistant Director