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Death Takes a Holiday poster

Death Takes a Holiday(1971)

October 23, 19711h 13m

Drama Fantasy Romance TV Movie

49%User score 49 percent

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7 votes

Overview

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.

Director: Robert Butler
Writers: Rita Lakin

Top Billed Cast

Yvette Mimieux
Peggy Chapman
Monte Markham
David Smith
Myrna Loy
Selena Chapman
Bert Convy
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Facts

Status: Released
Original title: Death Takes a Holiday
Original language: English
Production: Universal Television, ABC

Keywords

based on play or musical
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