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1946

A Matter of Life and Death

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.

Credits

Directors

Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell

Producers

Michael Powell , Emeric Pressburger

Writers

Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell

Cinematographer

Jack Cardiff

Composer

Allan Gray

Cast

David Niven , Kim Hunter , Roger Livesey , Marius Goring , Robert Coote , Kathleen Byron , Richard Attenborough , Bonar Colleano , Joan Maude , Robert Atkins

Studios

J. Arthur Rank Organisation , The Archers

Genres

Romance Drama Fantasy Comedy

Posters

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A Matter of Life and Death (1946) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
A Matter of Life and Death (1946) international poster - US
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A Matter of Life and Death (1946) character poster - US
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A Matter of Life and Death (1946) teaser poster - US
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A Matter of Life and Death (1946) imax poster - US
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