description Heaven Can Wait Overview
Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 film concerning Joe Pendleton, who is mistakenly placed in heaven following the cremation of his physical form. The Escort, his guardian angel, attempts to rectify the error and return him to Earth, leading to various complications. It represents a second cinematic adaptation of Harry Segall’s 1938 play.
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info Heaven Can Wait Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1978 |
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What mistake starts the plot of Heaven Can Wait?
Joe Pendleton, played by Warren Beatty, is taken to the afterlife too early by an overeager celestial escort. The problem becomes worse because Joe's original body is cremated before he can return to it.
Is Heaven Can Wait a remake of Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
Yes. The 1978 film is a remake of the 1941 film Here Comes Mr. Jordan, itself based on Harry Segall's play Heaven Can Wait.
Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
Warren Beatty and Buck Henry co-directed the film. Beatty also stars as Joe Pendleton and co-wrote the screenplay with Elaine May.
How did Heaven Can Wait do at the Oscars?
The film received nine Academy Award nominations at the 51st Academy Awards. It won Best Art Direction for the 1978 ceremony year.
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