
Heaven Can Wait
1Win9NomsDirected by Buck Henry, Warren Beatty
Synopsis
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. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.
Awards
51st Academy Awards· 1979
- Production DesignEdwin O'Donovan, George Gaines, Paul SylbertWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleWarren Beatty
- Actor in a Supporting RoleJack Warden
- Actress in a Supporting RoleDyan Cannon
- Best PictureWarren Beatty
- CinematographyWilliam A. Fraker
- DirectingWarren Beatty
- Music (Original Score)Dave Grusin
- Writing (Adapted)Elaine May, Harry Segall, The Play By, Warren Beatty
Details
Cast
Warren BeattyNominated
Julie Christie
James Mason
Jack WardenNominated
Charles Grodin
Dyan CannonNominated
Buck Henry
Vincent Gardenia
Joseph Maher
Hamilton Camp

