Defending Your Life
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Albert Brooks
Writer: Albert Brooks (Screenplay)
Cast
Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
Meryl StreepJulia
Rip TornBob Diamond
Lee GrantLena Foster
Michael DurrellAgency Head
James EckhouseJeep Owner
Gary BeachCar Salesman
Julie CobbTram Guide
Peter SchuckStan
Time WintersPorter
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Sharlie StuartSusan
Beth BlackSoap Opera Woman
Clayton NorcrossSoap Opera Man
Jim McKrellGame Show Moderator
Wil AlbertGame Show Contestant
Sage AllenGame Show Contestant
Mary Pat GleasonWaitress
Maxine Elliott HicksElderly Woman on Tram
Marilyn RockafellowHelen
Roger BehrComedian
Art FrankelArthur
Ernie BrownErnie
George D. WallaceDaniel's Judge
Lillian LehmanDaniel's Judge
Raffi Di BlasioDaniel as a Boy
Kristopher Kent HillBully
Eric EhaszChild in Schoolyard
Matthew ScharchDaniel as an Infant
S. Scott BullockDaniel's Father
Carol BivinsDaniel's Mother
Ethan EmbrySteve
Gary BallardMr. Wadworth
Mary MukogawaSushi Hostess
Toshio ShikamiHead Sushi Chef
Samee ParkSushi Chef
Kagko ShikamiSushi Chef
Tommy InouyeSushi Chef
Ken ThorleyFrank
Bob BraunTalk Show Host
Jennifer Barlow GrodskyTalk Show Guest
Buck HenryDick Stanley
Joey MiyashimaCasio Tipster
Nurit KoppelDaniel's Date
Susan WaltersDaniel's Wife
Sidney ChankinUsed Car Salesman
Greg FinleyUsed Car Salesman
Clifford EinsteinJulia's Prosecutor
Rachel BardJulia's Judge
Newell AlexanderJulia's Judge
Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine
Hal Landon Jr.Man in Past Lives Pavilion
Ida LeeWoman in Past Lives Pavilion
Noley ThorntonVictorian Girl
Glen ChinSumo Wrestler
James EkimNative
Clarke ColemanKnight
Ronald L. ColbyMajestic Doorman
David PurdhamPeter
James ParadiseStage Manager
Jerry PrellBanquet Manager
Arell BlantonFire Marshall
Shana BallardJulia's Daughter
Chris MacrisJulia's Son
Joseph DarrellMaitre d'
James ManisEduardo
Alex SheafeMartin
Cathleen ChinTicket Counter Agent
Lisa SearsTram Port Attendant
Mark DunlapTram Port Attendant
Vernon RoguenTram Port Attendant
Dennis GermainTram Driver
Jorga CayeDeceased Lady (uncredited)
Robert GatewoodAfterlife Traveler (uncredited)
John Michael QuinnMan in Heaven (uncredited)
