A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
Neither Heaven nor Earth could keep them apart!
A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 15, 1946
Cast
- David Niven - Peter Carter
- Kim Hunter - June
- Roger Livesey - Doctor Reeves
- Marius Goring - Conductor 71
- Robert Coote - Bob Trubshawe
- Kathleen Byron - An Angel
- Richard Attenborough - An English Pilot
- Bonar Colleano - An American Pilot
- Joan Maude - Chief Recorder
- Robert Atkins - The Vicar
Screenplay
- Michael Powell (Screenplay)
- Emeric Pressburger (Screenplay)
Music: Allan Gray
Cinematography: Jack Cardiff
Editing: Reginald Mills
Production: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Pусский
Budget: $450,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
court case, england, angel, world war ii, supernatural, heaven, bicycle, tribunal, plane wreck, lighthearted, witty, whimsical, adoring, cheerful, sos
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Matter of Life and Death about?
- A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
- Who directed A Matter of Life and Death?
- A Matter of Life and Death was directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger.
- Who stars in A Matter of Life and Death?
- A Matter of Life and Death stars David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring, Robert Coote, Kathleen Byron.
- How long is A Matter of Life and Death?
- A Matter of Life and Death has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is A Matter of Life and Death?
- A Matter of Life and Death is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of A Matter of Life and Death?
- A Matter of Life and Death had a budget of $450,000.
- How much did A Matter of Life and Death gross?
- A Matter of Life and Death grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was A Matter of Life and Death produced?
- A Matter of Life and Death was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Matter of Life and Death?
- The themes of A Matter of Life and Death include: Courtroom Drama.