Poster of Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, June 28 1978
46 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Warren BeattyWarren Beatty
Warren Beatty was
41 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Joe Pendleton'.
Tue, Mar 30 1937
Portrait of Julie ChristieJulie Christie
Julie Christie was
37 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Betty Logan'.
Mon, Apr 14 1941
Portrait of James MasonJames Mason
James Mason was
69 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Mr. Jordan'.
Sat, May 15 1909 –
Fri, Jul 27 1984
Portrait of Jack WardenJack Warden
Jack Warden was
57 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Max Corkle'.
Sat, Sep 18 1920 –
Wed, Jul 19 2006
Portrait of Charles GrodinCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin was
43 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Tony Abbott'.
Sun, Apr 21 1935 –
Tue, May 18 2021
Portrait of Dyan CannonDyan Cannon
Dyan Cannon was
41 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Julia Farnsworth'.
Mon, Jan 04 1937
Portrait of Buck HenryBuck Henry
Buck Henry was
47 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'The Escort'.
Tue, Dec 09 1930 –
Wed, Jan 08 2020
Portrait of Vincent GardeniaVincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia was
58 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Krim'.
Wed, Jan 07 1920 –
Wed, Dec 09 1992
Portrait of Joseph MaherJoseph Maher
Joseph Maher was
44 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Sisk'.
Fri, Dec 29 1933 –
Fri, Jul 17 1998
Portrait of Hamilton CampHamilton Camp
Hamilton Camp was
43 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Bentley'.
Mon, Oct 29 1934 –
Sat, Oct 01 2005
Portrait of Arthur MaletArthur Malet
Arthur Malet was
50 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Everett'.
Sat, Sep 24 1927
Portrait of Stephanie FaracyStephanie Faracy
Stephanie Faracy was
26 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Corinne'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of Jeannie LineroJeannie Linero
Jeannie Linero was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Lavinia'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry D.K. WongHarry D.K. Wong
Harry D.K. Wong was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Gardener'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George J. ManosGeorge J. Manos
George J. Manos was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Security Guard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry BlockLarry Block
Larry Block was
35 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Peters'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942 –
Sun, Oct 07 2012
Portrait of Frank CampanellaFrank Campanella
Frank Campanella was
59 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Conway'.
Wed, Mar 12 1919 –
Sat, Dec 30 2006
Portrait of Bill SorrellsBill Sorrells
Bill Sorrells was
44 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Tomarken'.
Sat, Sep 30 1933
Portrait of Dick EnbergDick Enberg
Dick Enberg was
43 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'TV Interviewer'.
Wed, Jan 09 1935 –
Thu, Dec 21 2017
Portrait of Dolph SweetDolph Sweet
Dolph Sweet was
57 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Head Coach'.
Sun, Jul 18 1920 –
Wed, May 08 1985
Portrait of R.G. ArmstrongR.G. Armstrong
R.G. Armstrong was
61 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'General Manager'.
Sat, Apr 07 1917 –
Fri, Jul 27 2012
Portrait of Ed PeckEd Peck
Ed Peck was
61 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Trainer'.
Mon, Mar 26 1917 –
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Portrait of John RandolphJohn Randolph
John Randolph was
63 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Former Owner'.
Tue, Jun 01 1915 –
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Portrait of Richard O'BrienRichard O'Brien
Richard O'Brien was
60 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Advisor to Former Owner'.
Sat, Jul 14 1917 –
Tue, Mar 29 1983
Portrait of Joseph F. MakelJoseph F. Makel
Joseph F. Makel was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Haitian Ambassador'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Will HareWill Hare
Will Hare was
62 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Team Doctor'.
Thu, Mar 30 1916 –
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Portrait of Lee WeaverLee Weaver
Lee Weaver was
48 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Way Station Attendant'.
Thu, Apr 10 1930
Portrait of Roger BowenRoger Bowen
Roger Bowen was
46 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Newspaperman'.
Wed, May 25 1932 –
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Portrait of Keene CurtisKeene Curtis
Keene Curtis was
55 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Oppenheim'.
Thu, Feb 15 1923 –
Sun, Oct 13 2002
Portrait of William LarsenWilliam Larsen
William Larsen was
50 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Renfield'.
Sun, Nov 20 1927 –
Sun, Jan 21 1996
Portrait of Morgan FarleyMorgan Farley
Morgan Farley was
79 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Middleton'.
Sun, Oct 02 1898 –
Tue, Oct 11 1988
Portrait of William BogertWilliam Bogert
William Bogert was
42 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Lawson'.
Fri, Jan 24 1936 –
Sun, Jan 12 2020
Portrait of Robert E. LeonardRobert E. Leonard
Robert E. Leonard was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Board Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joel MarstonJoel Marston
Joel Marston was
56 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Board Member'.
Thu, Mar 30 1922 –
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Portrait of Earl MontgomeryEarl Montgomery
Earl Montgomery was
57 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Board Member'.
Sun, Apr 17 1921 –
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Portrait of Robert C. StevensRobert C. Stevens
Robert C. Stevens was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Board Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernie MassaBernie Massa
Bernie Massa was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Coliseum Security Guard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter TomarkenPeter Tomarken
Peter Tomarken was
35 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Reporter'.
Mon, Dec 07 1942 –
Mon, Mar 13 2006
Portrait of William SylvesterWilliam Sylvester
William Sylvester was
56 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Nuclear Reporter'.
Tue, Jan 31 1922 –
Wed, Jan 25 1995
Portrait of Lisa Blake RichardsLisa Blake Richards
Lisa Blake Richards was
37 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Woman Reporter'.
Mon, May 05 1941
Portrait of Charlie CharlesCharlie Charles
Charlie Charles was
15 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Highwire Performer'.
Thu, Mar 24 1994
Portrait of Nick OutinNick Outin
Nick Outin was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Chauffeur'.
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Portrait of Jerry ScanlanJerry Scanlan
Jerry Scanlan was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Hodges'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim BoekeJim Boeke
Jim Boeke was
39 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Kowalsky'.
Sun, Sep 11 1938 –
Fri, Sep 26 2014
Portrait of Marvin FlemingMarvin Fleming
Marvin Fleming was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Gudnitz'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Deacon JonesDeacon Jones
Deacon Jones was
39 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Gorman'.
Fri, Dec 09 1938 –
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Portrait of Les JosephsonLes Josephson
Les Josephson was
35 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Owens'.
Wed, Jul 29 1942 –
Wed, Jan 01 2020
Portrait of Jack SnowJack Snow
Jack Snow was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Cassidy'.
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Portrait of Curt GowdyCurt Gowdy
Curt Gowdy was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'TV Commentator'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al DeRogatisAl DeRogatis
Al DeRogatis was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'TV Color Analyst'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Benjie BancroftBenjie Bancroft
Benjie Bancroft was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arline BletcherArline Bletcher
Arline Bletcher was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Woman in Line (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlie CowanCharlie Cowan
Charlie Cowan was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Garrett CraigGarrett Craig
Garrett Craig was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Swimmer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul D'AmatoPaul D'Amato
Paul D'Amato was
28 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Swimmer's Friend (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 02 1949 –
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Portrait of Robert FortierRobert Fortier
Robert Fortier was
41 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Wealthy Man in Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 05 1936 –
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Portrait of Allan GrafAllan Graf
Allan Graf was
28 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 16 1949
Portrait of Bryant GumbelBryant Gumbel
Bryant Gumbel was
29 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'TV Sportscaster (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 29 1948
Portrait of Jim HealyJim Healy
Jim Healy was
54 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'TV Sportscaster (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 14 1923 –
Fri, Jul 22 1994
Portrait of Chick HearnChick Hearn
Chick Hearn was
61 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 27 1916 –
Mon, Aug 05 2002
Portrait of Ray PourchotRay Pourchot
Ray Pourchot was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Board Member (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick RaymondNick Raymond
Nick Raymond was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elliott ReidElliott Reid
Elliott Reid was
58 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 16 1920 –
Fri, Jun 21 2013
Portrait of Byron WebsterByron Webster
Byron Webster was
47 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 14 1931 –
Sun, Dec 01 1991

Crew

Portrait of Warren BeattyWarren Beatty
Warren Beatty was
41 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'
Tue, Mar 30 1937
Portrait of Buck HenryBuck Henry
Buck Henry was
47 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Director'
Tue, Dec 09 1930 –
Wed, Jan 08 2020
Portrait of William A. FrakerWilliam A. Fraker
William A. Fraker was
54 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Sep 29 1923 –
Mon, May 31 2010
Portrait of Hawk KochHawk Koch
Hawk Koch was
32 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Executive Producer, Assistant Director'
Fri, Dec 14 1945
Portrait of Craig HustonCraig Huston
Craig Huston was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Craig R. BaxleyCraig R. Baxley
Craig R. Baxley was
28 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'
Thu, Oct 20 1949
Portrait of Elaine MayElaine May
Elaine May was
46 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Apr 21 1932
Portrait of Charles H. MaguireCharles H. Maguire
Charles H. Maguire was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager'
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Portrait of Robert C. JonesRobert C. Jones
Robert C. Jones was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Don ZimmermanDon Zimmerman
Don Zimmerman was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Milton LustigMilton Lustig
Milton Lustig was
61 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Music Editor'
Wed, Oct 11 1916 –
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Portrait of Richard OswaldRichard Oswald
Richard Oswald was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Dave GrusinDave Grusin
Dave Grusin was
44 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Original Music Composer'
Tue, Jun 26 1934
Portrait of Dick ZikerDick Ziker
Dick Ziker was
38 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jan 15 1940
Portrait of Nick McLeanNick McLean
Nick McLean was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Robert TowneRobert Towne
Robert Towne was
43 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Additional Writing'
Fri, Nov 23 1934 –
Mon, Jul 01 2024
Portrait of Wayne FitzgeraldWayne Fitzgerald
Wayne Fitzgerald was
48 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Title Designer'
Wed, Mar 19 1930 –
Mon, Sep 30 2019
Portrait of Richard BrunoRichard Bruno
Richard Bruno was
53 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Costume Design'
Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Wed, Jan 11 2012
Portrait of Alan LevineAlan Levine
Alan Levine was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Property Master'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert SamuelsRobert Samuels
Robert Samuels was
29 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Mon, Sep 20 1948 –
Wed, Dec 07 1988
Portrait of John WilkinsonJohn Wilkinson
John Wilkinson was
58 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Tue, Apr 13 1920 –
Sun, Apr 28 2002
Portrait of Edwin O'DonovanEdwin O'Donovan
Edwin O'Donovan was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theadora Van RunkleTheadora Van Runkle
Theadora Van Runkle was
50 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Costume Design'
Sun, May 27 1928 –
Tue, Nov 01 2011
Portrait of Tom OvertonTom Overton
Tom Overton was
48 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Sound Mixer'
Mon, Apr 14 1930 –
Wed, May 04 1988
Portrait of Paul SylbertPaul Sylbert
Paul Sylbert was
50 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Production Design'
Mon, Apr 16 1928 –
Sat, Nov 19 2016
Portrait of Lee HarmanLee Harman
Lee Harman was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Lynda GurasichLynda Gurasich
Lynda Gurasich was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Patricia MockPatricia Mock
Patricia Mock was
47 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Casting'
Sat, Apr 11 1931
Portrait of George GainesGeorge Gaines
George Gaines was
45 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Set Decoration'
Tue, Jun 06 1933 –
Tue, May 13 1986
Portrait of Peter SorelPeter Sorel
Peter Sorel was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Harry SegallHarry Segall
Harry Segall was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Theatre Play'
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Portrait of Doug PentekDoug Pentek
Doug Pentek was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of R.A. MacDonaldR.A. MacDonald
R.A. MacDonald was
65 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Special Effects'
Tue, Jul 16 1912 –
Fri, May 12 1989
Portrait of Karen Hale WookeyKaren Hale Wookey
Karen Hale Wookey was
54 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Script Supervisor'
Mon, Feb 04 1924 –
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Portrait of Sam BernsteinSam Bernstein
Sam Bernstein was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Art BrookerArt Brooker
Art Brooker was
>> in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Key Grip'
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