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The here-after... with no commercial interruption!

1986•1h 33m•6.2/10
ComedyDrama

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🎬TMDb
6.2/10(16)

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

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Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Ernie Blick

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Julia Purcell

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Frank

Janice Abbott

Sonya

Reathel Bean

Reathel Bean

Fred Savins

Kitty Mei-Mei Chen

Li

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Sheriff William Orling

Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman

Emily Southwick

Lily Knight

Lily Knight

Patty

Joel Krehbeil

Deputy Tom Terrence

Eugene Lee

Eugene Lee

Dale

Jack Murakami

North

Mike Murakami

South

Uma Ridenhour

Sarah

Mark Gordon

TV Announcer (voice)

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