
Pennies from Heaven
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Set during the Great Depression, this musical drama follows a sheet music salesman, played by Steve Martin, who escapes the bleakness of his reality through elaborate musical fantasies. The film features Bernadette Peters and Christopher Walken, adding depth to the narrative with their compelling performances. Directed by Herbert Ross, the movie is notable for its innovative use of lip-synced musical numbers, blending fantasy and reality in a unique way. Although it did not receive major awards, it remains a distinctive piece of cinema from the early 1980s. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 48min
Views:698
Release:1981
Release Date:1981-12-11
Director:Herbert Ross
Actors:Bernadette Peters, Eliska Krupka, Jay Garner, Jessica Harper, John Karlen, John McMartin, Robert Fitch, Steve Martin, Tommy Rall, Vernel Bagneris
Country:United States of America
Awards:Nominated for 3 Oscars, 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Budget:$22,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$9,171,289
TMDB:6.1
Rotten Tomatoes:83%
FilmAffinity:6.8
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