Death Takes a Holiday(1971)
Death Takes a Holiday 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.
Death Takes a Holiday (1971) is a drama, fantasy, romance and tv movie film directed by Robert Butler, released on October 23, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy and Bert Convy. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Butler
- Writers:
- Alberto Casella, Rita Lakin
- Producers:
- George Eckstein
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. Margulies
- Composer:
- Laurindo Almeida
- Production:
- Universal Television, ABC
- Status:
- Released
Death Takes a Holiday Cast & Crew
Main 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
Maureen Reagan
as Ellen Chapman
- Regis Cordic
Regis Cordic
as TV Announcer
Mario Machado
as TV Announcer
Key crew
Directed by Robert Butler, written by Alberto Casella and Rita Lakin, produced by George Eckstein.
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Death Takes a Holiday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Death Takes a Holiday – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?
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The main cast of Death Takes a Holiday (1971) includes Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy, Bert Convy and Melvyn Douglas. The film was directed by Robert Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
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Death Takes a Holiday was released on October 23, 1971 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Death Takes a Holiday worth watching?
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Death Takes a Holiday (1971) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.