Netherlands / Feb 16, 2001 / 16
A story of premature reincarnation.
1h 27min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kedar Brown | Heckler (as Kedar) |
| Adam Dannheisser | Doorman |
| Malcolm Devine | Singer |
| Collette Wilson | Singer |
| Maiesha McQueen | Singer |
| Robin Montague | Woman in Balcony |
| Hollie Harper | Woman in Balcony |
| Scott Wickware | Bouncer |
| Jack Newman | Bob Krantz (Middle-Aged Guy) |
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| William Lynn | Elderly Man |
| Leah Miller | Tina Lovette (Party Girl) |
| David Huband | Serge - Maitre D |
| Woodrow W. Asai | Asian Man |
| Laz Alonso | BET Announcer |
| Dennis T. Carnegie | M.C. at Comedy Shock (as Dennis Pressey) |
| Arnold Pinnock | Joe Guy |
| David M. Rodriguez | Flower Delivery Man |
| Linda Kuriloff | Protestor (as Linda Sithole) |
| Gwen Stewart | Protester |
| Chris Ausnit | Protester |
| Mary Burton | Reporter Outside Hospital |
| Jernard Burks | Man in Wheelchair |
| Clem Moorman | Patient (as Clement Moorman) |
| Hollis Granville | Sick Person |
| Mung-Ling Tsui | Reporter Inside Hospital |
| Paulette Sinclair | Blanche |
| Ali LeRoi | Crazy Hostile Dreadlock Guy |
| Reginald Footman | Dreadlock's Buddy |
| Michael Port | Mugger |
| Colin Fox | Director |
| Paul Hecht | Director |
| Jack Jessop | Director |
| Kenny Robinson | Club M.C. |
| Mary Kate Law | Fur Protestor |
| Roma Torre | Roma Torre |
| Harlin C. Kearsley | Mike Green |
| Dan Duran | Reporter |
| Tisha Campbell | Woman in Audience (uncredited) |
Genres
FantasyComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Down to Earth |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Germany, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions |
| Release date | 16 febbraio 2001 |
| Executive producer | Barry M. Berg, Chris Rock |
| Production | James Jacks, Michael Rotenberg, Sean Daniel, Ali LeRoi, Priscilla Nedd-Friendly |
| Writer | Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi, Louis C.K., Elaine May, Warren Beatty |
| Casting | Joseph Middleton |
| Editing | Priscilla Nedd-Friendly |
| Cinematography | Richard Crudo |
| Assistant directors | Mark Anthony Little, Grant Lucibello, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz |
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| Camera operators | Richard Crudo |
| Additional photography | Richard Crudo |
| Production design | Paul Peters, John Kasarda, Dennis Davenport, Gordon Sim, Beth Kushnick |
| Art direction | John Kasarda, Dennis Davenport, Paul Peters, Gordon Sim, Beth Kushnick |
| Set decoration | Gordon Sim, Beth Kushnick, John Kasarda, Paul Peters, Dennis Davenport |
| Music | Jamshied Sharifi |
| Sound | Jamshied Sharifi |
| Costume design | Debrae Little |
| Makeup | Debrae Little |
| Hairstyling | Debrae Little |
| Budget | 30.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 71.186.502 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Feb 16, 2001 / PG-13
United Kingdom / Jun 08, 2001 / 12
Germany / Jul 26, 2001 / 6
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France / Sep 05, 2001 / 12
Digital
Ireland / Jun 08, 2001 / 15
Switzerland / Jul 26, 2001 / 12
Japan / Mar 22, 2002 / R18+
Hungary / Aug 06, 2002 / 16
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