Pennies from Heaven (1981) (1981)

Name: Pennies from Heaven (1981)
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 1981
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jessica Harper, Vernel Bagneris, John McMartin

1h 48m United States of America

Drama Music Romance

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman yearns for a brighter existence beyond his monotonous life. He finds solace in the vibrant world of popular music and embarks on a romantic relationship with a naive school teacher. Their connection offers a glimmer of hope and joy, but as reality looms, the weight of their circumstances threatens to overshadow their dreams. Through a blend of music and romance, the film explores the pursuit of happiness amidst hardship, highlighting the transformative power of love and art during trying times.

Cast

Steve Martin Bernadette Peters Jessica Harper Vernel Bagneris John McMartin John Karlen Jay Garner Robert Fitch Tommy Rall Eliska Krupka Christopher Walken Francis X. McCarthy Raleigh Bond Gloria LeRoy Nancy Parsons