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A Matter Of Life And Death (DVD, 1998)
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Product Information
An RAF pilot ditches in the Channel during World War 2 and becomes caught between heaven and earth. Now considered a classic, A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH ranks alonside directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's best films.Product Identifiers
ProducerMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
EAN5037115000330
eBay Product ID (ePID)3941963
Product Key Features
ActorRoger Livesey, Bob Roberts, Richard Attenborough, Betty Potter, Kim Hunter, Raymond Massey, Marius Goring, Robert Coote, Robert Arden, Abraham Sofaer, Edwin Max, Joan Maude, David Niven, Robert Atkins, Kathleen Byron, Tommy Duggan, Bonar Colleano
Film/TV TitleA Matter of Life and Death
DirectorMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
LanguageEnglish
Run Time100 Mins
Aspect Ratio4:3 Full Frame
FormatDVD
Release Year1998
FeaturesBehind the Scenes Commentary\Interactive Menu\Biographies\Scene Access
GenreDrama, Romantic
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificateU
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ComposerAllan Gray
Production DesignerAlfred Junge
ReviewsUSA Today - "...Stylishly photographed....The movie is revered for Alfred Junge's production design..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars
Additional InformationWith his crew either dead or parachuted out, his craft in flames and falling fast, RAF bomber pilot Peter Carter bails out without a chute. His miraculous survival allows him to pursue a fortuitous romance with the radio operator with whom he shared what he thought were his last words. But agents in Heaven discover that a mistake was made -- and a celestial trial threatens to revoke Carter's new lease on life.
ScreenwriterMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Costume DesignerHein Heckroth
Sound sourceDolby Digital Mono
Format DescriptionDVD 5
Movie/TV TitleA Matter Of Life And Death
EditorReginald Mills
Director of PhotographyJack Cardiff
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- 17 Feb, 2023
Stonking good movie
This movie is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is very futuristic, and for it's time, the sets are spectacular. No CGI's here! Standout performances from Roger Livesey as the good Doctor, and Marius Goring as Conductor 71. If you love classic movies, you will enjoy this charming film.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2024
British WWII film in dreams
I bought the DVD because I know one house in my village where the Asquith family lived and one son was a British film director in the midst of WWII but not very popular, so I chose A Matter of Life and Death instead because of how spectacular the two directors were.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Oct, 2023
A very good film
An amazing film, it has a very unusual story that makes it very interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Apr, 2020
Hypothetical film detailing what could happen if you where supposed to go heaven but somehow got missed?
If they where handing out Oscars the I think this film would wipe the floor, however as it was made in 1946, and of course Oscars where only handed to American made films? I would recommend you see this film, if you haven't already.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Feb, 2019
An engaging fantasy from beginning to end.
Beautifully presented movie in every way - story, characters, cinematography. In my opinion it is one of the greatest fantasies ever filmed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2025
Not everyone's taste but it is mine. A v...
Not everyone's taste but it is mine. A very different war type film. Super.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 May, 2023
Very clever use of 1940s special effects.
Great special effects before the days of CGI. Lovely 1940s accents.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Feb, 2021
The best of the best British film-making
One of the best British films of all times. If your jaw doesn't drop and your tears don't fall, I'd be amazed. Just gorgeous.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Aug, 2019
Could not be better
Superb film. Excellent DVD conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Apr, 2023
Classic film.
Classic film with moral and philosophical story telling. The colour is dreamily surreal.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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