Death Takes a Holiday

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.

Tagline

“No one can die – while he makes love!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Fantasy, Romance, Drama

Director

Mitchell Leisen

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Mitchell Leisen.

When was Death Takes a Holiday released?

Death Takes a Holiday was released on March 30, 1934.

How long is Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday has a runtime of 1h 19m.

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