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Defending Your Life( 1991)

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The first true story of what happens after you die.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Albert Brooks

      Daniel Miller

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      Meryl Streep

      Julia

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      Rip Torn

      Bob Diamond

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      Lee Grant

      Lena Foster

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      Michael Durrell

      Agency Head

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      James Eckhouse

      Jeep Owner

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      Gary Beach

      Car Salesman

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      Julie Cobb

      Tram Guide

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      Peter Schuck

      Stan

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      Time Winters

      Porter

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      Sharlie Stuart

      Susan

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      Beth Black

      Soap Opera Woman

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      Clayton Norcross

      Soap Opera Man

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      Jim McKrell

      Game Show Moderator

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      Wil Albert

      Game Show Contestant

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      Sage Allen

      Game Show Contestant

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      Mary Pat Gleason

      Waitress

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      Maxine Elliott Hicks

      Elderly Woman on Tram

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      Marilyn Rockafellow

      Helen

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      Roger Behr

      Comedian

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      Art Frankel

      Arthur

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      Ernie Brown

      Ernie

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      George D. Wallace

      Daniel's Judge

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      Lillian Lehman

      Daniel's Judge

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      Raffi Di Blasio

      Daniel as a Boy

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      Kristopher Kent Hill

      Bully

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      Eric Ehasz

      Child in Schoolyard

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      Matthew Scharch

      Daniel as an Infant

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      S. Scott Bullock

      Daniel's Father

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      Carol Bivins

      Daniel's Mother

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      Ethan Embry

      Steve

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      Gary Ballard

      Mr. Wadworth

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      Mary Mukogawa

      Sushi Hostess

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      Toshio Shikami

      Head Sushi Chef

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      Samee Park

      Sushi Chef

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      Kagko Shikami

      Sushi Chef

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      Tommy Inouye

      Sushi Chef

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      Ken Thorley

      Frank

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      Bob Braun

      Talk Show Host

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      Jennifer Barlow Grodsky

      Talk Show Guest

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      Buck Henry

      Dick Stanley

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      Joey Miyashima

      Casio Tipster

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      Nurit Koppel

      Daniel's Date

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      Susan Walters

      Daniel's Wife

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      Sidney Chankin

      Used Car Salesman

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      Greg Finley

      Used Car Salesman

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      Leonard O. Turner

      Sam

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      Clifford Einstein

      Julia's Prosecutor

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      Rachel Bard

      Julia's Judge

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      Newell Alexander

      Julia's Judge

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      Shirley MacLaine

      Shirley MacLaine

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      Hal Landon Jr.

      Man in Past Lives Pavilion

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      Ida Lee

      Woman in Past Lives Pavilion

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      Noley Thornton

      Victorian Girl

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      Glen Chin

      Sumo Wrestler

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      James Ekim

      Native

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      Clarke Coleman

      Knight

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      Ronald L. Colby

      Majestic Doorman

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      David Purdham

      Peter

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      James Paradise

      Stage Manager

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      Jerry Prell

      Banquet Manager

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      Arell Blanton

      Fire Marshall

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      Shana Ballard

      Julia's Daughter

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      Chris Macris

      Julia's Son

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      Joseph Darrell

      Maitre d'

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      James Manis

      Eduardo

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      Alex Sheafe

      Martin

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      Cathleen Chin

      Ticket Counter Agent

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      Lisa Sears

      Tram Port Attendant

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      Mark Dunlap

      Tram Port Attendant

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      Vernon Roguen

      Tram Port Attendant

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      Dennis Germain

      Tram Driver

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      Jorga Caye

      Deceased Lady (uncredited)

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      Robert Gatewood

      Afterlife Traveler (uncredited)

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      John Michael Quinn

      Man in Heaven (uncredited)

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      Douglas M. Nelson

      Tram Attendee (uncredited)

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    A review by GenerationofSwine

    10
    Written by GenerationofSwine on Thu Jan 12 2023
    I remember when I was 12 or so, I woke up incredibly early (thank you Chicago Tribune TV Guide for helping me with missions like that) and went into the basement to record this off HBO. Then, shortly after I hit record I fell asleep on the couch and had the strangest freaking dream of my childhood because of the title of this film. Had nothing to do with the movie, I just remember it to this day so I'm rambling about it. Really though, it has a message, there is a moral to the story, but you aren't watching it for that. And when I was 11 or 12 I didn't record it for that. No, you're watch...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    16400000.00

    Keywords

    • afterlife
    • allegory
    • prosecution
    • heaven
    • satire
    • reincarnation
    • car accident
    • courtroom
    • advertising agency
    • past life