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A Matter of Life and Death

A pilot who miraculously survives a fatal crash must plead his case to a divine tribunal to justify his continued existence, all while trying to nurture a blossoming love affair with an American woman.

Pilot Peter Carter's plane is damaged in a May 1945 bombing run, and he's forced to jump with a ripped parachute. As he's about to meet his end, he connects with June, a young American woman, over the radio and they share an emotional moment. Miraculously, he survives the jump and meets June, and they fall in love. This unexpected twist leads to a trial in heaven to determine Peter's fate.

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Info about A Matter of Life and Death

Studio(s): The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Originally Released: United States, Dec 15, 1946

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Fantasy, Romance, War