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Heaven Can Wait

Date: 1978
Type: Drama / Fantasy
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Warren Beatty
Producer: Waren Beatty

Comment/Synopsis

Warren Beatty is an American football player who is taken to heaven before his time, however he cannot go back into his own body as it has been cremated. He goes into the body of a millionaire whose wife (Dyan Cannon) is trying to kill him whilst he falls in love with Julie Christie who is campaigning against his company.

Actors


Warren BeattyWarren Beatty
Julie ChristieJulie Christie
James MasonJames Mason
Dyan CannonDyan Cannon
Jack WardenJack Warden
Charles GrodinCharles Grodin
Buck Henry
Vincent Gardenia
Stephanie Faracy
Richard O'BrienRichard O'Brien

Oscars

Nomination - Best Actor - Warren Beatty
Nomination - Best Supporting actor - Jack Warden
Nomination - Best Supporting Actress - Dyan Cannon
Nomination - Best Film
Nomination - Best Director
Won - Art Direction
Nomination - Writing, Cinematography, Music
Production
Paramount Pictures
Heaven Can Wait