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This romantic and glamorous mix of the sentimental and the supernatural reaps higher rewards than Patrick Swayze's acting ability deserves. He plays the murdered banker trying to warn girlfriend Demi Moore she's in mortal danger via psychic Whoopi Goldberg, who provides the comic moments so necessary to lighten the potentially maudlin atmosphere. In fact, her performance is so good, she deservedly won a best supporting actress Oscar. The special effects are a real treat, the love-beyond-the-grave theme is very touching and Swayze's ascent into heaven is a wonderful piece of schmaltz. Who says sweetness and light are, er, dead? TH
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Running time
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121min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Romantic Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Bruce Joel Rubin
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Theatrical distributor
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U.I.P. (UK)
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UK cinema certificate
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12
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Award |
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| Academy 1990 |
Actress in a Supporting Role |
Whoopi Goldberg |
Winner |
| Academy 1990 |
Best Picture |
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Nominee |
| Academy 1990 |
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) |
Bruce Joel Rubin |
Winner |
| BAFTA 1990 |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
Whoopi Goldberg |
Winner |
| BAFTA 1990 |
Best Screenplay (Original) |
Bruce Joel Rubin |
Nominee |
| Golden Globe 1990 |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Motion Picture |
Whoopi Goldberg |
Winner |
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