Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

(1958)

In the small, unassuming town of Hoboken, New Jersey, life seems perfectly ordinary—until the arrival of two unlikely visitors turns the community upside down. “Hell, Heaven or Hoboken” unfolds as a darkly comedic drama that explores the boundaries between the mundane and the extraordinary, the divine, and the diabolical, while challenging the very fabric of belief and morality.

When a disillusioned angel named Lucinda descends from Heaven on a peculiar assignment to retrieve a wayward soul, she finds herself stranded in Hoboken after her celestial wings malfunction. Meanwhile, the self-proclaimed Grim Reaper, Vincent, emerges from the shadows, reluctantly tasked with ushering souls to their afterlife. However, his laid-back demeanor and affinity for 80’s rock music clash with his dark responsibilities.

Enter Ella, an ambitious local journalist who has always hypothesized that Hoboken holds secrets beyond its picturesque facade. When she crosses paths with Lucinda and Vincent, she senses a story beyond her wildest dreams—one that could define her career and change her perception of life and death forever. As Lucinda struggles to fit in and experiences the joys and sorrows of humanity, she unintentionally inspires Ella to reassess her own life decisions and relationships.

The trio’s interactions lead to an unexpected bond as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and purpose. Ella is drawn into their world, constantly on the verge of exposing the truth behind heaven and hell, while Vincent grapples with his responsibilities as he begins to care for the very souls he is supposed to guide. Comedic mishaps abound as they confront bizarre townspeople, secretive rituals, and a looming celestial deadline that threatens to send Lucinda back to Heaven and Vincent into eternal chaos.

As the clock ticks down, Ella must choose where her loyalties lie: her career-driven ambitions, the enchanting mystery of Lucinda and Vincent’s otherworldly existence, or the importance of genuine human connections that make life worth living. “Hell, Heaven or Hoboken” is a heartfelt exploration of faith, redemption, and the life-changing impact of accepting the quirks of the human experience—because sometimes, the path to enlightenment leads to the most unexpected places.

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11.

+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 6.9

Genres

Drama,History,War

Runtime

1h 41m

Age rating

Production country

Director

John Guillermin

Cast

M.E. Clifton James
John Mills
Cecil Parker
Patrick Allen
Patrick Holt
Leslie Phillips
Michael Hordern
Marius Goring
Barbara Hicks
Duncan Lamont
Anthony Sagar
John Gale
Kenneth J. Warren
James Hayter
Sidney James
Brian Weske
Harry Fowler
Martin Shaban

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