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Death Takes a Holiday
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Death Takes a Holiday

1971-10-23 · 73 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Fantasy · Romance · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Robert Butler
Production companies
Universal Television, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yvette MimieuxYvette MimieuxPeggy Chapman
Monte MarkhamMonte MarkhamDavid Smith
Myrna LoyMyrna LoySelena Chapman
Bert ConvyBert ConvyJohn Cummings
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasJudge Earl Chapman
Kerwin MathewsKerwin MathewsSenator Earl Chapman, Jr.
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerMarion Chapman
Austin WillisAustin WillisMartin Herndon
Colby ChesterColby ChesterTony Chapman
Maureen ReaganEllen Chapman
Regis CordicTV Announcer
Mario MachadoMario MachadoTV Announcer

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