A Time to Die
“Mario (The Godfather) Puzo's Story of Revenge”
Synopsis
A World War II vet sets out in 1948 to avenge the death of his wife at the hands of Nazis. His targets are four Germans, a Sicilian, and a Hungarian who committed the atrocities. He is aided by a CIA operative, who has another agenda. One of the targeted men is being groomed by the US to become the West German chancellor and is to be protected. Along the way, a third person joins the team.
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Van Osten
Edward Albert
Micael Rogan
Rod Taylor
Jack Bailey
Raf Vallone
Genco Bari
Linn Stokke
Dora
Cor van Rijn
Vrost
Hubert Mittendorf
Lakatosh (as Herbert Mittendorf)
Tom van Beek
John Schmidt
Tim Beekman
Friesling brother
Rijk de Gooyer
SS Officer
Ferd Hugas
Friesling brother
Lucie Visser
Mrs. Rogan
Karl Braun
Buttler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Tornatore, Matt Cimber
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Cimber, Willy Russell, John F. Goff
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone, Robert O. Ragland
- Original Title
- A Time to Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Carnation International Picture (CIP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Tornatore, Matt Cimber
Matt Cimber, Willy Russell, John F. Goff, Mario Puzo
Ennio Morricone, Robert O. Ragland
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, Edgar Burcksen, Fred A. Chulack
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Cimber
Screenplay
Willy Russell
Screenplay
John F. Goff
Screenplay
Joe Tornatore
Director
Matt Cimber
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Robert O. Ragland
Original Music Composer
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Edgar Burcksen
Editor
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Time to Die.
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Time to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Time to Die about?
A World War II vet sets out in 1948 to avenge the death of his wife at the hands of Nazis. His targets are four Germans, a Sicilian, and a Hungarian who committed the atrocities. He is aided by a CIA operative, who has another agenda. One of the targeted men is being groomed by the US to become the West German chancellor and is to be protected. Along the way, a third person joins the team.
Who directed A Time to Die?
A Time to Die was directed by Joe Tornatore, Matt Cimber.
Who stars in A Time to Die?
The principal cast of A Time to Die includes Rex Harrison, Edward Albert, Rod Taylor, Raf Vallone, Linn Stokke.
When was A Time to Die released and how long is it?
A Time to Die was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Time to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Time to Die was composed by Ennio Morricone, Robert O. Ragland.
Is A Time to Die based on a book or true story?
A Time to Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mario Puzo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Time to Die?
A Time to Die holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).