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A Matter of Life and Death

PG19461h 44mEmeric Pressburger,Michael Powell
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%

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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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.

How long is A Matter of Life and Death?

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

Is A Matter of Life and Death worth watching?

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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