1943 · Comedy / Romance / Fantasy / Drama
Heaven Can Wait
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.
- 6.9/10 · 253 votes
- 1h 52m
- August 5, 1943
- English
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
About Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait is a 1943 comedy, romance, fantasy, and drama film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It runs 1h 52m. It was released on August 5, 1943.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English and French. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 6.9 out of 10, based on 253 TMDB votes.
Heaven Can Wait Details
- Title
- Heaven Can Wait
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 6.9/10 from 253 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English and French
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers
- Samson Raphaelson
- Keywords
- afterlife, hell, based on play or musical, devil
Heaven Can Wait Release Date
Heaven Can Wait was released on August 5, 1943. More 1943 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
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Heaven Can Wait Cast
Don AmecheHenry Van Cleve
Gene TierneyMartha Strabel Van Cleve
Charles CoburnHugo Van Cleve
Marjorie MainMrs. Strabel
Laird CregarHis Excellency
Spring ByingtonBertha Van Cleve
Allyn JoslynAlbert Van Cleve
Eugene PalletteE.F. Strabel
Signe HassoYvette ("Mademoiselle")
Louis CalhernRandolph Van Cleve
Helene ReynoldsPeggy Nash
Aubrey MatherJames
Tod AndrewsJack Van Cleve
Florence BatesMrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)
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