Defending Your Life (1991)

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.

Cast

Albert BrooksDaniel Miller Meryl StreepJulia Rip TornBob Diamond Lee GrantLena Foster Michael DurrellAgency Head James EckhouseJeep Owner Gary BeachCar Salesman Julie CobbTram Guide PSPeter SchuckStan Time WintersPorter SSSharlie StuartSusan BBBeth BlackSoap Opera Woman Clayton NorcrossSoap Opera Man Jim McKrellGame Show Moderator WAWil AlbertGame Show Contestant Sage AllenGame Show Contestant Mary Pat GleasonWaitress Maxine Elliott HicksElderly Woman on Tram MRMarilyn RockafellowHelen RBRoger BehrComedian

Crew

Albert BrooksDirector

Albert BrooksWriter

Michael GoreMusic

Allen DaviauCinematography

Michael GrilloProducer

Herb NanasExecutive Producer

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