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A Matter of Life and Death
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A Matter of Life and Death

1946-12-15 · 104 min · ★ 7.8

Romance · Fantasy · Drama

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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Directors
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Production companies
The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 450,000
Revenue
USD 1,750,000

Top Cast

David NivenDavid NivenPeter Carter
Kim HunterKim HunterJune
Roger LiveseyRoger LiveseyDoctor Reeves
Marius GoringMarius GoringConductor 71
Robert CooteRobert CooteBob Trubshawe
Kathleen ByronKathleen ByronAn Angel
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughAn English Pilot
Bonar ColleanoBonar ColleanoAn American Pilot
Joan MaudeJoan MaudeChief Recorder
Robert AtkinsRobert AtkinsThe Vicar
Edwin MaxEdwin MaxDr. Mc.Ewen
Betty PotterMrs. Tucker
Abraham SofaerAbraham SofaerThe Judge
Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyAbraham Farlan
Robert ArdenRobert ArdenGI Playing Snout (uncredited)
Robert BeattyRobert BeattyUS Crewman (uncredited)
Eric CawthorneGoatherd (uncredited)
Tommy DugganTommy DugganPatrick Aloyusius Mahoney (uncredited)
Leslie DwyerLeslie DwyerARP Warden (uncredited)
John LongdenJohn LongdenNarrator (voice) (uncredited)

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