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FilmComedyFantasyDramaRomance

Heaven Can Wait (1943)

NR · 1943-08-05 · 1h 52m · EN
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He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!

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. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

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Ernst LubitschDirector

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Gene TierneyGene TierneyMartha Strabel Van CleveDon AmecheDon AmecheHenry Van CleveCharles CoburnCharles CoburnHugo Van CleveMarjorie MainMarjorie MainMrs. StrabelLaird CregarLaird CregarHis ExcellencySpring ByingtonSpring ByingtonBertha Van CleveAllyn JoslynAllyn JoslynAlbert Van CleveEugene PalletteEugene PalletteE.F. StrabelSigne HassoSigne HassoYvette ("Mademoiselle")Louis CalhernLouis CalhernRandolph Van CleveHelene ReynoldsHelene ReynoldsPeggy NashAubrey MatherAubrey MatherJames

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AfterlifeHellDevilBased on play or musical

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · DramaTheme affinityAfterlife · Hell · DevilMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference219109

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Frequently asked questions about Heaven Can Wait

What is Heaven Can Wait about?

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. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

How long is Heaven Can Wait?

Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 112 minutes.