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For Heaven's Sake

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.3/10
80
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Florence Henderson, Nat Christian, and Stephanie Patton in For Heaven's Sake (2008)
Produced on a miniscule budget, For Heaven's Sake is a delightful, heartwarming, family film with satirical overtones, which asks the question - Is there really an up there, up there? Directed by Nat Christian.  Written by Ann Marcus.  Starring Florence Henderson, Allison Lange, David Paetkau, Yanni King, Stephanie Patton, Kathryn Gordon.
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Florence Henderson takes a satirical romp through an outrageous bureaucratic Heaven to relive her romantic past while being wait-listed for a return trip to Earth to keep a promise which wil... Read allFlorence Henderson takes a satirical romp through an outrageous bureaucratic Heaven to relive her romantic past while being wait-listed for a return trip to Earth to keep a promise which will save her Granddaughter's life.Florence Henderson takes a satirical romp through an outrageous bureaucratic Heaven to relive her romantic past while being wait-listed for a return trip to Earth to keep a promise which will save her Granddaughter's life.

  • Director
    • Nat Christian
  • Writer
    • Ann Marcus
  • Stars
    • Florence Henderson
    • Allison Lange
    • David Paetkau
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    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Nat Christian
    • Writer
      • Ann Marcus
    • Stars
      • Florence Henderson
      • Allison Lange
      • David Paetkau
    • 3User reviews
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    Director, Nat Christian on the set with Allison Lange who plays "Young Sarah" in For Heaven's Sake
    Nathan Lindsey, Florence Henderson, Yaani King and Stephanie Patton in "For Heaven's Sake"
    Director, Nat Christian (blue cap) setting up a shot with DP Michael Hardwick
    (L-R) Actors Karen Sandberg, Gresham Taylor, Sewell Whitney, Valerie Hurt on the set
    Ellyn Marcus Lindsay and Florence Henderson in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"
    Chloe Hunter and David Paetkau in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"
    Allison Lange ("Young Sarah") in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"
    "For Heaven's Sake" writer, Ann Marcus discussing a scene with director, Nat Christian
    Allison Lange and Joseph Campanella in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"
    Stephanie Patton as "Katie" in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"
    Florence Henderson ("Sarah") and Director, Nat Christian on the set of "For Heaven's Sake"
    David Paetkau and Allison Lange in a scene from "For Heaven's Sake"

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    Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson
    • Sarah Miller
    Allison Lange
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    • Young Sarah
    David Paetkau
    David Paetkau
    • Young David
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    Yaani King Mondschein
    • Ashley
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    Kathryn Gordon
    Kathryn Gordon
    • Amy
    Joseph Campanella
    Joseph Campanella
    • Donald Meeks
    Stephanie Patton
    • Katie
    Newell Alexander
    Newell Alexander
    • Older David
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    Amber Barretto
    • Hotel Clerk
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    Perry Bullington
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    Hugh Dane
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      • Nat Christian
    • Writer
      • Ann Marcus
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    9/10
    A very touching and heart warming film
    It is a real pleasure to see a family movie that is both very funny and extremely moving at the same time. This is one for both the adults and their children.

    Florence Henderson stars in this movie about a writer who promises her granddaughter that she'll be at her birthday party. But Florence's character dies just before the date. Once in heaven, Florence's character deals with some very funny bureaucracy in order to keep her promise and try to get back to earth for her granddaughter's birthday. What happens when she finally is able to go back to earth is very poignant.

    Writer, Ann Marcus's script is a wonderfully written combination of comedy and drama. She is also able to sneak in some questions about "here" and "there."

    Director, Nat Christian serves up a full and delicious meal. He masterfully blends the comedy and drama, rhythmically moving it along to an emotionally moving crescendo. And Christian knows his actors, extracting subtle and moving performances by Florence Henderson, Allison Lange, David Paetkau, Yaani King and Kathryn Gordon.

    Florence Henderson is terrific in the lead role. Ms. Henderson is always likable in her TV roles, but here, she displays a sense of tragedy, rarely seen from her. She is natural and "real." Allison Lange is a beautiful actress to watch and gives a moving portrayal as the younger Florence. David Paekau is truthful and very appealing to watch.

    Beautiful, Yaani King, delivers a compellingly funny performance. Kathryn Gordon gives an emotionally honest portrayal. Chloe Hunter is sexy in the 1940s sort of way. Skyler Gisondo is wonderfully cute. And Stephanie Patton, a very pleasant new comer, gives a knockout performance.

    A cameo by veteran actor, Joe Campanella, is one of the most heart touching scenes that I have seen in a long time. Time Winters is hilarious. Newell Alexander is very charming.

    James Barth's music delivers a very effective score also blending comedy and drama. Camera work by Michael Hardwick and the editing by Jeffrey Gove are right on the money.

    For Heaven's Sake is a movie that accomplishes the difficult task of delivering real performances and some real drama within the context of some very zany stuff. Mission accomplished.
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • New Yolk Times
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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