Death Takes a Holiday
1971, English. Directed by Robert Butler.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert ButlerDirector
- Yvette MimieuxPeggy Chapman
- Monte MarkhamDavid Smith
- Myrna LoySelena Chapman
- Bert ConvyJohn Cummings
- Melvyn DouglasJudge Earl Chapman
- Kerwin MathewsSenator Earl Chapman, Jr.
- Priscilla PointerMarion Chapman
- Austin WillisMartin Herndon
- Colby ChesterTony Chapman
- Maureen ReaganEllen Chapman
- Regis CordicTV Announcer
- Mario MachadoTV Announcer
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rita Lakin
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What Death Takes a Holiday is based on
Death Takes a Holiday is adapted from a play or musical.
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Death Takes a Holiday: quick answers
Is Death Takes a Holiday worth watching?
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How long is Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Death Takes a Holiday have a post-credits scene?
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Death Takes a Holiday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Death Takes a Holiday on?
Death Takes a Holiday isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death Takes a Holiday?
If you liked Death Takes a Holiday, try Borrowed Hearts, Steel Magnolias, The Hunchback.
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday (1971) was directed by Robert Butler and stars Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy.
What is Death Takes a Holiday based on?
Death Takes a Holiday is adapted from a play or musical.