Death Takes a Holiday
No one can die – while he makes love!
1934 NR 1h 19m
After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.
Movie Details
| Original title | Death Takes a Holiday |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 30, 1934 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | mansion, romance, unrequited love, car accident, based on play or musical, holiday, threat of death, grim reaper, pre-code, nobility, attraction, meaning of life |
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FAQ
What is Death Takes a Holiday about?
After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.
When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
Death Takes a Holiday was released on Mar 30, 1934 (status: Released).
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Mitchell Leisen directed Death Takes a Holiday.
What is the TMDB rating of Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 from 50 votes.