Movie·1991·1h 51m
Defending Your Life
The first true story of what happens after you die.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Producer
Michael Grillo, Herb Nanas
Cinematography
Allen Daviau
Music
Michael Gore
Editor
David Finfer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
308 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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Cast
Albert Brooks
Daniel Miller
Meryl Streep
Julia
Rip Torn
Bob Diamond
Lee Grant
Lena Foster
Michael Durrell
Agency Head
James Eckhouse
Jeep Owner
Gary Beach
Car Salesman
Julie Cobb
Tram Guide
Peter Schuck
Stan
Time Winters
Porter
Sharlie Stuart
Susan
Beth Black
Soap Opera Woman
Clayton Norcross
Soap Opera Man
Jim McKrell
Game Show Moderator
Wil Albert
Game Show Contestant
Sage Allen
Game Show Contestant
Mary Pat Gleason
Waitress
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Elderly Woman on Tram
// crew
Crew
Michael Grillo
Producer
Michael Gore
Original Music Composer
Albert Brooks
Director, Screenplay
David Finfer
Editor
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Herb Nanas
Executive Producer
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