A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
Una ragione per vivere e una per morire
“A handful of condemned men on an impossible mission, against hopeless odds...”
Synopsis
A dishonored Union Army officer leads a group of convicts to retake Fort Holman from the Confederate Army.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Reason to Live, A Reason to Die TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-04
Top Cast
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James Coburn
Colonel Pembroke
Bud Spencer
Eli Sampson
Telly Savalas
Major Ward
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Sergeant Brent
José Suárez
Maj. Charles Ballard
Francisco Sanz
Farmer
Ángel Álvarez
Scully the Monger
Mario Pardo
Roger, Farmer's Son
Ugo Fangareggi
Ted Wendall
Concha Rabal
Benito Stefanelli
Samuel Piggott
Guy Mairesse
Donald McIvers
Alejandro de Enciso
Fabrizio Moresco
Ward's Assistant
Adolfo Lastretti
Will Fernandez
Turam Quibo
Apache
Carla Mancini
Joe Pollini
Union Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonino Valerii
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Azcona, Tonino Valerii, Ernesto Gastaldi
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Una ragione per vivere e una per morire
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Atlántida Films, Europrodis, Heritage Entertainment Inc., Les Films Corona, Sancrosiap
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonino Valerii
Rafael Azcona, Tonino Valerii, Ernesto Gastaldi
Riz Ortolani
Alejandro Ulloa
Franco Fraticelli, Franklin Boll
Tullio Odevaine, Michael Billingsley, Alfonso Sansone, Skip Steloff
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Tonino Valerii
Director
Tonino Valerii
Screenplay
Ernesto Gastaldi
Screenplay
Tullio Odevaine
Producer
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Michael Billingsley
Producer
Elio Micheli
Production Design
Alfonso Sansone
Producer
Franklin Boll
Editor
Elio Micheli
Costume Design
Alejandro Ulloa
Director of Photography
Skip Steloff
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die about?
A dishonored Union Army officer leads a group of convicts to retake Fort Holman from the Confederate Army.
Who directed A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die was directed by Tonino Valerii.
Who stars in A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?
The principal cast of A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die includes James Coburn, Bud Spencer, Telly Savalas, Reinhard Kolldehoff, José Suárez.
When was A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die released and how long is it?
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).