Pennies from Heaven (1981)

12/11/1981 (US) • Drama, Music, Romance • 1h 48m

There's a world on both sides of the rainbow where songs come true and every time it rains, it rains Pennies from Heaven.

Overview

During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent school teacher.

Pennies from Heaven (1981)

12/11/1981 (US) • 1h 48m

Drama, Music, Romance

There's a world on both sides of the rainbow where songs come true and every time it rains, it rains Pennies from Heaven.

Overview

During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent school teacher.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$22,000,000.00

Revenue

$9,171,289.00

Keywords

chicago, illinois

marriage

musical

great depression

teacher

traveling salesman

1930s

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