Death Takes a Holiday
Originally released in 1971. Death Takes a Holiday is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Robert Butler. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, and Myrna Loy
Synopsis
Death takes a human form and visits Earth to try to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yvette Mimieux
as Peggy Chapman
Monte Markham
as David Smith
Myrna Loy
as Selena Chapman
Bert Convy
as John Cummings
Melvyn Douglas
as Judge Earl Chapman
Kerwin Mathews
as Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.
Priscilla Pointer
as Marion Chapman
Austin Willis
as Martin Herndon
Colby Chester
as Tony Chapman
Maureen Reagan
as Ellen Chapman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Television
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Takes a Holiday about?
Death takes a human form and visits Earth to try to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Robert Butler.
How long is Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
Death Takes a Holiday was released on October 23, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Takes a Holiday?
The main cast of Death Takes a Holiday includes Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy, Bert Convy, Melvyn Douglas.