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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.

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Grossed $71.2M worldwide, about 2.4 times its $30M budget
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Based on Here Comes Mr. Jordan and Heaven Can Wait
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Set in New York City
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Music by Jamshied Sharifi
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Cinematography by Richard Crudo
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Directors: Chris Weitz
Paul Weitz
Writers: Chris RockScreenplay
Lance CroutherScreenplay
Louis C.K.Screenplay
Ali LeRoiScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: February 16, 2001
Original language: English
Budget: $30M
Revenue: $71.2M
Countries: Germany, United States of America

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