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Pennies from Heaven
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Pennies from Heaven

1981-12-11 · 108 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Music · Romance

During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.

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Directors
Herbert Ross
Production companies
Hera Productions, SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 22,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,171,289

Top Cast

Steve MartinSteve MartinArthur
Bernadette PetersBernadette PetersEileen
Jessica HarperJessica HarperJoan
Vernel BagnerisVernel BagnerisThe Accordion Man
John McMartinJohn McMartinMr. Warner
John KarlenJohn KarlenThe Detective
Jay GarnerJay GarnerThe Banker
Robert FitchAl
Tommy RallTommy RallEd
Eliska KrupkaThe Blind Girl
Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenTom
Francis X. McCarthyFrancis X. McCarthyThe Bartender
Raleigh BondRaleigh BondMr. Barrett
Gloria LeRoyGloria LeRoyA Prostitute
Nancy ParsonsNancy ParsonsThe Old Whore
Toni KayeTart
Shirley KirkesTart
Jack FletcherJack FletcherElevator Operator
Hunter WatkinsBoy
Arell BlantonMotorcycle Police

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