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A story of premature reincarnation. - Down to Earth
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Title: Down to Earth

Release Date: 16 Feb 2001

Runtime: 1h 27m

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Director: Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions

Overview: Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be. Chris Rock delivers a first-rate performance in this romantic comedy remake of HEAVEN CAN WAIT.

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Average Vote: 5.54 (399 votes)

Cast

  • Lance Barton: Chris Rock
  • Sontee Jenkins: Regina King
  • King: Chazz Palminteri
  • Keyes: Eugene Levy
  • Whitney Daniels: Frankie Faison
  • Sklar: Greg Germann
  • Mrs. Wellington: Jennifer Coolidge
  • Wanda: Wanda Sykes
  • Phil Quon: John Cho
  • Apollo M.C.: Mario Joyner
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