Film · 2017

A Matter of Life and Death

Name: A Matter of Life and Death
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2017-12-08
Duration: 104 min
Cast: David Niven, Kim Hunter, Robert Coote, Richard Attenborough, Marius Goring

Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger · starring David Niven, Kim Hunter and Robert Coote

1 h 44 min
Fantasy · Romance · Drama
UK
Released in the UK 7 December 2017

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Synopsis

Park Circus will release the restoration of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburguer classic of 1946 'A matter of life and death'. Peter Carter (David Niven) is a British Air Force pilot who is coming back home to England from a bombing mission in Second World War where his plane has been badly damaged. Before he jumps into the ocean he contacts with June, an american girl who receives his SOS message. Finally Peter survives but a divine messenger arrives and tells Peter he has to appeal to a celestial court after evading death. When he meets June they fall in love with each other, but not everything is as easy as it seems. The film culminates in a heavenly trial where the destiny of Peter live is a mystery.

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Runtime: 104 min1 hour and 44 minutes

How long is A Matter of Life and Death?: 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was A Matter of Life and Death released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 7 December 2017.
Who directed A Matter of Life and Death?: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Who is in A Matter of Life and Death?: It stars David Niven, Kim Hunter, Robert Coote and Richard Attenborough.
Where can I watch A Matter of Life and Death?: In the UK you can watch it on buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.