Pennies From Heaven

1981, Musical/Romance, 1h 47m

28 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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A complicated little musical, Pennies from Heaven is a dazzling, tragic spectacle. Read critic reviews

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This heavily stylized production with lip-synched musical numbers follows Arthur Parker (Steve Martin), a Depression-era sheet-music salesman with big dreams. When Arthur faces relationship problems with his wife, Joan (Jessica Harper), which are compounded by financial issues, he begins an affair with a withdrawn yet beautiful teacher, Eileen (Bernadette Peters). Though Arthur and Eileen prove to be kindred spirits, fate may not have their happiness in store.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Musical, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Herbert Ross
  • Producer:
    Herbert Ross, Nora Kaye
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Cast & Crew

Steve Martin
Arthur
Bernadette Peters
Eileen
Christopher Walken
Tom
Jessica Harper
Joan
Vernel Bagneris
The Accordion Man
John McMartin
Mr. Warner
John Karlen
The Detective
Jay Garner
The Banker
Robert Fitch
Al
Tommy Rall
Ed
Herbert Ross
Director
Herbert Ross
Producer
Nora Kaye
Producer
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