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Death Takes a Holiday
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Death Takes a Holiday

1971 · 73 min Drama Fantasy Romance TV Movie
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Death Takes a Holiday is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Yvette Mimieux

Yvette Mimieux

Peggy Chapman

Monte Markham

Monte Markham

David Smith

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Selena Chapman

Bert Convy

Bert Convy

John Cummings

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Judge Earl Chapman

Kerwin Mathews

Kerwin Mathews

Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Marion Chapman

Austin Willis

Austin Willis

Martin Herndon

Colby Chester

Colby Chester

Tony Chapman

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Maureen Reagan

Ellen Chapman

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