A Matter of Life and Death
"Neither Heaven nor Earth could keep them apart!"
Originally released in 1946. A Matter of Life and Death is a romance/fantasy film. directed by Emeric Pressburger.
Starring David Niven, Kim Hunter, and Roger Livesey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (455 votes)
Budget
$450K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $450,000
- Revenue
- $1,750,000
Production Companies
- The Archers
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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 Emeric Pressburger.
How long is A Matter of Life and Death?
A Matter of Life and Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was A Matter of Life and Death released?
A Matter of Life and Death was released on December 15, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Matter of Life and Death?
The main cast of A Matter of Life and Death includes David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring, Robert Coote.
Is A Matter of Life and Death worth watching?
A Matter of Life and Death has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 455 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.