A Lovely Way to Die
“A bodyguard too involved with the body he was guarding!”
Synopsis
A cop quits the force after too much disappointment in the system. He becomes a bodyguard of a rich recent widow. She is on trial for her husband's murder. He decides to help her clear her name... and get over her husband.
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A Lovely Way to Die (1968) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-06
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Jameson Schuyler
Sylva Koscina
Rena Westabrook
Eli Wallach
Tennessee Fredericks
Kenneth Haigh
Jonathan Fleming
Martyn Green
Finchley
Sharon Farrell
Carol
Ruth White
Biddy
Philip Bosco
Fuller
Ralph Waite
Sean Magruder
Meg Myles
Mrs. Magruder
William Roerick
Loren Westabrook
Dana Elcar
Layton
Dolph Sweet
Captain Haver
Dee Victor
Mrs. Gordon
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Daley
Marty Glickman
Racetrack Announcer (voice)
Conrad Bain
James Lawrence (uncredited)
Jay Barney
The Real Finchley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- A.J. Russell
- Original Score
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Original Title
- A Lovely Way to Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
A.J. Russell
Kenyon Hopkins
Morris Hartzband
Sidney Katz, Gene Palmer
Richard Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Richard Lewis
Producer
A.J. Russell
Writer
Mary Merrill
Costume Design
Morris Hartzband
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
Gene Palmer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lovely Way to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Lovely Way to Die about?
A cop quits the force after too much disappointment in the system. He becomes a bodyguard of a rich recent widow. She is on trial for her husband's murder. He decides to help her clear her name... and get over her husband.
Who directed A Lovely Way to Die?
A Lovely Way to Die was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in A Lovely Way to Die?
The principal cast of A Lovely Way to Die includes Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh, Martyn Green.
When was A Lovely Way to Die released and how long is it?
A Lovely Way to Die was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Lovely Way to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Lovely Way to Die was composed by Kenyon Hopkins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Lovely Way to Die?
A Lovely Way to Die holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).