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28 June 1978 (USA) morePlot:
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an over-anxious angel before he was supposed to die, comes back to life in the body of a recently-murdered millionaire. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(6 articles)
$100 Million. No Questions Asked. (From FilmExperience. 26 April 2009, 6:47 PM, PDT)
'Lovely Bones' Pic Reveals Heaven ... and Magazine Logo
(From Cinematical. 20 April 2009, 9:45 AM, PDT)
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Los Angeles: The City of Angels...And at One Time Rams. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Warren Beatty | ... | Joe Pendleton | |
| Julie Christie | ... | Betty Logan | |
| James Mason | ... | Mr. Jordan | |
| Jack Warden | ... | Max Corkle | |
| Charles Grodin | ... | Tony Abbott | |
| Dyan Cannon | ... | Julia Farnsworth | |
| Buck Henry | ... | The Escort | |
| Vincent Gardenia | ... | Det. Lt. Krim | |
| Joseph Maher | ... | Sisk | |
| Hamilton Camp | ... | Bentley | |
| Arthur Malet | ... | Everett | |
| Stephanie Faracy | ... | Corinne | |
| Jeannie Linero | ... | Lavinia | |
| Harry D.K. Wong | ... | Gardener | |
| George J. Manos | ... | Security guard |
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101 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Iceland:L | Norway:11 | Norway:12 (1978) | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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Continuity: When Max finds out the truth, his cigar jumps from his hand to his mouth and back again between shots. moreQuotes:
Mr. Jordan: The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others are trying to prove him wrong. moreSoundtrack:
The Rams Marching Song moreFAQ
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Enjoyable "It's a Wonderful Life"-styled remake of "Here Comes Mr. Jordan", a memorable and sometimes forgotten production from 1941. An over-zealous angel (Buck Henry) takes the quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams (Oscar-nominee Warren Beatty) before his time. Naturally the body is cremated and Henry has to find Beatty another one. Beatty is then re-incarnated as a recently murdered billionaire. This development confuses the billionaire's two-timing wife (Oscar-nominee Dyan Cannon) and accountant (Charles Grodin, also Cannon's lover). Beatty promptly purchases his former team and makes himself the quarterback with aspirations of leading his club to the Super Bowl and winning it. Also along for the ride is the love interest (the always excellent Julie Christie) and the hard-nosed head trainer (priceless Oscar-nominee Jack Warden). "Heaven Can Wait" is a film that teaches about love, compassion, friendship and good moral values. Co-writer/co-director Beatty (nominated in both categories) is the primary catalyst here. His ability as a film-maker raises the movie to a near classic level. Admittedly the production never does quite reach the greatness of films of the type from the 1940s, but still ends up being one of the major winners from the 1970s. Co-star Henry shared a directing nomination with Beatty. Is it just me or do you miss having the Rams in Los Angeles? 4.5 out of 5 stars.