A Matter Of Life And Death details
| Format: | U DVD |
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| Starring: | Kathleen Byron, Bonar Colleano, Bob Roberts, Raymond Massey, Robert Coote, Joan Maude, Robert Arden, Marius Goring, David Niven, Roger Livesey, Robert Atki, Abraham Sofaer, Kim Hunter, Richard Attenborough |
| Directors: | Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell |
| Genres: | Drama - Romantic, Romance - General |
| Studio: | ITV STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
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A Matter Of Life And Death |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 40 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 14 Sep 1998 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Don't get to the end without seeing it
By james from Norfolk , 11 Oct 2003[Highly rated reviewer]
Apparently commissioned to improve Anglo-American relations, this film is much more than a glorified public information commercial.
David Niven plays a pilot caught out on a war time raid, who makes a chance connection with the radio operator (Karen Hunter) at the other end. When he misses his angel of death in the English fog, their love blossoms, and heaven demands answers.
With a daring mixed black and white and colour format (remember this was made in the 1940s) and some brilliantly executed effects, A Matter of Life and Death was guaranteed a place in technical history.
More importantly, it has a witty and engaging script, with both Niven and Hunter turning in charming performances.
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By km (17 reviews) from Cambridge , 28 May 2008You need to be a die hard fan of Niven's or vintage cinema to get through this entire film, perhaps with a G&T in hand to join in the spirit. I'm just a fan of Niven's which unfortunately wasn't enough to make me want to plough on to the end. The film is an achievement for it's time, but drags a bit and is delightfully twee. Watch it only if you're a fan of the genre.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A matter Of Life And Death
By Valkat (18 reviews) from London , 19 May 2008a Wonderful sunday afternoon film. Excellent effects of thetime. a very watchable movie that holds your interest from beginning to ed.- Was this review helpful to you?
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a matter of life and death
By ricky (361 reviews) from Hastings , 10 Apr 2008very good fantasy a bit far fetched but good- Was this review helpful to you?
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Pure magic!
By russbowes (116 reviews) from London , 23 Jan 2008[Highly rated reviewer]
Probably one of the All Time Greats, certainly ranking up there with Gone With The Wind, Snow White and American Beauty. Well ahead of its time, both in the cinematography and the startlingly original story, which has inspired many other films and genres (for instance, the opening sequence to 'The Clangers' is reputed to have been inspired by the opening sequence of this film). Niven is on top form and at the height of his acting powers in this intelligent, thought provoking and inspirational film. He is more than ably supported by Marius Goring as Conductor 71 and by Roger Livesey (probably the sexiest village GP in film!) as Dr. Reeves. I could heap superlatives on it all day, but would rather spend the time watching it again and again - its a film I will never tire of. There was a pale imitation of this film staged last year at the National Theatre which came nowhere near the sheer perfection of the source - which just goes to show that You Should Never Mess With A Classic. And thats just what this film is - an all-time classic of British film-making. I defy anyone not to become completely involved in the story. Sit back, drink tea, eat buns and enjoy!- Was this review helpful to you?
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enjoyed it
By alcav (91 reviews) from CANNOCK , 20 Dec 2007An enjoyable film to be recommended.- Was this review helpful to you?
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