A Matter of Life and Death
(1946)
Overview
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.
Directors
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Writers
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Top Billed
David Niven
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10July 7, 2022
Jack Cardiff shows off the cinematographers art to beautiful effect in this Powell and Pressberger tale of a WWII pilot (David Niven) who cheats death, falls in love (with Kim Hunter) and then argues before a heavenly court why he should not have to die (yet) after all. The story is tinged with humour and pathos and poses some fairly basic "human rights" questions. Marius Goring - "Conductor 71" is slightly menacing and totally charming as he tri… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$450,000
Revenue
$1,750,000