Name: A Matter of Life and Death
Director: Emeric Pressburger
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1946-01-01
Duration: PT1h 44mM
Rating: 8.0
Cast: David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring, Robert Coote

Question 1

What is A Matter of Life and Death (1946) about?

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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.

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Who stars in A Matter of Life and Death?

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A Matter of Life and Death stars David Niven (Peter Carter), Kim Hunter (June), Roger Livesey (Doctor Reeves), Marius Goring (Conductor 71), Robert Coote (Bob Trubshawe). The film was directed by Emeric Pressburger.

Question 3

How long is A Matter of Life and Death?

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A Matter of Life and Death has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated PG.

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Is A Matter of Life and Death worth watching?

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A Matter of Life and Death holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Romance, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Matter of Life and Death?

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