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Death Takes a Holiday (1971 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Death Takes a Holiday' is a 1971 American made-for-television drama fantasy romance film directed by Robert Butler and starring Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Bert Convy and Melvyn Douglas.
It was a remake of 'Death Takes a Holiday'. The 'Los Angeles Times' called it a "rare and elegant treat".Thomas, Kevin (October 23, 1971). "TV Adaptation of 'Holiday'". 'Los Angeles Times', p. A3.
Plot
Death takes a human form and visits Earth to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.
Cast
* Yvette Mimieux as Peggy Chapman
* Monte Markham as David Smith
* Myrna Loy as Selena Chapman
* Bert Convy as John Cummings
* Melvyn Douglas as Judge Earl Chapman
See also
* List of American films of 1971
References
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