1978 · 101 min · PG

Heaven Can Wait

Name: Heaven Can Wait
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1978
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin

Directed by Warren Beatty, Buck Henry · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Heaven Can Wait (1978) is a Fantasy film, directed by Warren Beatty and Buck Henry set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of fate & destiny and love & longing run throughout.

Composer

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

William A. Fraker

Cast

Warren BeattyJulie ChristieJames MasonJack WardenCharles GrodinDyan CannonBuck HenryVincent Gardenia

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Los Angeles

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama

Themes

Fate & Destiny Love & Longing

Tone

ComedicRomanticWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

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Heaven Can Wait

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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