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Heaven Can Wait
ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama

HEAVEN CAN WAIT

"He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!"

19431h 52m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch

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Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards.

Cast

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Henry Van Cleve

Gene Tierney

Gene Tierney

Martha Strabel Van Cleve

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Hugo Van Cleve

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Strabel

Laird Cregar

Laird Cregar

His Excellency

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Bertha Van Cleve

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

Albert Van Cleve

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

E.F. Strabel

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity8.1
Humor6.7
Realism6.5
Action4.2
Darkness3.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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