Wait for Me in Heaven
Espérame en el cielo
Synopsis
Pepe Soriano plays a Madrid shopkeeper who is kidnapped by henchmen of Franco in this political comedy. After his kidnapping, he is forced to become the dictator's double for many official ceremonies. Due to his long and unexplained absence, Pepe's wife believes her husband has been abducted and killed, so she tries to reach her husband through spiritualism. After Pepe surprises her with a nocturnal visit, he tells her he will touch his ear to signal it is he and not Franco in public appearances.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Mercero
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Mercero, Horacio Valcárcel, Román Gubern
- Original Score
- Carmelo Bernaola
- Original Title
- Espérame en el cielo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Mercero
Antonio Mercero, Horacio Valcárcel, Román Gubern
Carmelo Bernaola
Manuel Rojas
Rosa G. Salgado
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Mercero
Screenplay
Manuel Rojas
Director of Photography
Antonio Mercero
Director
Rosa G. Salgado
Editor
Carmelo Bernaola
Original Music Composer
Horacio Valcárcel
Screenplay
Román Gubern
Screenplay
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What is Wait for Me in Heaven about?
Pepe Soriano plays a Madrid shopkeeper who is kidnapped by henchmen of Franco in this political comedy. After his kidnapping, he is forced to become the dictator's double for many official ceremonies. Due to his long and unexplained absence, Pepe's wife believes her husband has been abducted and killed, so she tries to reach her husband through spiritualism. After Pepe surprises her with a nocturnal visit, he tells her he will touch his ear to signal it is he and not Franco in public appearances.
Who directed Wait for Me in Heaven?
Wait for Me in Heaven was directed by Antonio Mercero.
Who stars in Wait for Me in Heaven?
The principal cast of Wait for Me in Heaven includes Pepe Soriano, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Chus Lampreave, Manolo Codeso, Amparo Valle.
When was Wait for Me in Heaven released and how long is it?
Wait for Me in Heaven was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Wait for Me in Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wait for Me in Heaven was composed by Carmelo Bernaola.