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.
Top Cast
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Yvette Mimieux
Peggy Chapman
Monte Markham
David Smith
Myrna Loy
Selena Chapman
Bert Convy
John Cummings
Melvyn Douglas
Judge Earl Chapman
Kerwin Mathews
Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.
Priscilla Pointer
Marion Chapman
Austin Willis
Martin Herndon
Colby Chester
Tony Chapman
Maureen Reagan
Ellen Chapman
Regis Cordic
TV Announcer
Mario Machado
TV Announcer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Casella, Rita Lakin
- Original Score
- Laurindo Almeida
- Original Title
- Death Takes a Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
Alberto Casella, Rita Lakin
Laurindo Almeida
Michael D. Margulies
Michael Economou
George Eckstein
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Butler
Director
Rita Lakin
Writer
Laurindo Almeida
Original Music Composer
George Eckstein
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Michael Economou
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Takes a Holiday
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What is Death Takes a Holiday about?
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.
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?
The principal cast of Death Takes a Holiday includes Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy, Bert Convy, Melvyn Douglas.
When was Death Takes a Holiday released and how long is it?
Death Takes a Holiday was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Takes a Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Takes a Holiday was composed by Laurindo Almeida.