Heaven Can Wait
Director: Buck Henry, Warren Beatty Run Time: 101 min. Format: Digital Rating: PG Release Year: 1978
Starring: Buck Henry, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Jack Warden, James Mason, Julie Christie, Warren Beatty
Screenwriters: Elaine May and Warren Beatty from the stage play by Harry Segall
Producer: Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty is the afterlife of the party in his delightful screwball comedy that he co-wrote, co-directed, starred in, and produced. The second of three adaptations of Harry Segall’s beloved stage play, this comedy classic is a touchdown. Joe Pendleton (Beatty) is a superstar quarterback on his way to the Super Bowl when a chance of fate leaves him dead after an accident. After a rookie angel realizes a mistake has been made, he pops him into the body of a murdered millionaire – much to the dismay of his wife and murderess. Now he’s got enough money to buy his former team – the LA Rams no less – and fall for the magnificent Julie Christie. Charming, effervescent, and poignant, this 197030s throwback was nominated for 9 Academy Awards.
