Fantasy ·Comedy ·Romance · Germany · 2001 · 1h 27m

Down to Earth

Director

Cast

Chris Rock as Lance Barton Regina King as Sontee Jenkins Chazz Palminteri as King Eugene Levy as Keyes Frankie Faison as Whitney Daniels Mark Addy as Cisco

Crew

Richard Crudo — Director of Photography Priscilla Nedd-Friendly — Editor Jamshied Sharifi — Original Music Composer Chris Rock — Screenplay Lance Crouther — Screenplay Ali LeRoi — Screenplay

Tagline

A story of premature reincarnation.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

romcom

Key Collaborators

Paul Weitz Director Chris Weitz Director Richard Crudo Director of Photography Priscilla Nedd-Friendly Editor Jamshied Sharifi Original Music Composer Chris Rock Screenplay Lance Crouther Screenplay Ali LeRoi Screenplay Louis C.K. Screenplay Sean Daniel Producer James Jacks Producer Michael Rotenberg Producer

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