A Matter of Life and Death (1946)

HomeFilmA Matter of Life and Death

Written by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1946

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Majestic fantasy from Powell and Pressburger starring David Niven as the airman who cheats death and falls in love with an American. Shocked at the "clerical error" that allowed him to live, the celestial bureaucrats invoke a trial, the result of which will decide his fate.

Cast

David NivenPeter Carter
Kim HunterJune
Robert CooteBob
Kathleen ByronAn Angel
Image for Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughAn English Pilot
Bonar ColleanoAn American Pilot
Joan MaudeChief Recorder
Marius GoringConductor 71
Roger LiveseyDoctor Reeves
Robert AtkinsThe Vicar
Bob RobertsDr. Gaertler
Edwin MaxDr. McEwen
Betty PotterMrs. Tucker
Abraham SofaerThe Judge/Surgeon
Raymond MasseyAbraham Farlan

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