Down to Earth (2001)
Overview
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. Chris Rock delivers a first-rate performance in this romantic comedy remake of HEAVEN CAN WAIT.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $30,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $71,186,502.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.339 |
Directed By
Paul Weitz
Chris Weitz
Crew
Paul Weitz
Chris Weitz
Ali LeRoi
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Joseph Middleton
John Kasarda
Sean Daniel
Dennis Davenport
Gordon Sim
Mark Anthony Little
Jamshied Sharifi
Beth Kushnick
Debrae Little
Grant Lucibello
James Jacks
Chris Rock
Michael Rotenberg
Barry M. Berg
Richard Crudo
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Paul Peters
Chris Rock
Lance Crouther
Ali LeRoi
Louis C.K.
TOP CAST
Chris Rock
Lance Barton
Regina King
Sontee Jenkins
Chazz Palminteri
King
Eugene Levy
Keyes
Frankie Faison
Whitney Daniels
Greg Germann
Sklar
Jennifer Coolidge
Mrs. Wellington
Wanda Sykes
Wanda
John Cho
Phil Quon
Mario Joyner
Apollo M.C.
Bryetta Calloway
Gospel Singer
Martha Chaves
Rosa
Brian Rhodes
Charles Wellington, III
Herb Lovelle
Trashman
Mark Addy
Cisco
Michael Port
Mugger
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