Product Details

• Actors: David Niven, Kim Hunter, Raymond Massey
• Directors: Michael Powell
• Producers: Emeric Pressburger
• Format: Full Screen
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Movies Unlimited
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001GV0JI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,519 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's classic fantasy/romance stars David Niven as a WWII British pilot who miraculously survives a crash and goes on to fall for American WAC Kim Hunter. When a brain injury suffered in the accident leaves Niven near death, his spirit is summoned before a heavenly court where he pleads to be allowed to return to Earth. With Roger Livesey, Raymond Massey. 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous movie, poor DVD quality., October 8, 2004

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This review is from: Stairway To Heaven (A Matter Of Life And Death) (DVD)

5 stars for the movie which is phenomenal. 1 star for the DVD quality. The picture is quite blurry as if the transfer was done from a VHS recording of a TV showing. In spite of this, the viewing is still quite enjoyable due to the stunning visual qualities of the movie. I guess this DVD version is better than nothing. I found it available at moviesunlimited.com.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Before Lola, March 26, 2006

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Pit O'Maley "Moon Man" (Alameda, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stairway To Heaven (A Matter Of Life And Death) (DVD)

One of the most charming war/romance fables that human imagination devised, executed wonderfully by Michael Powell. Heavenly cast with David Niven and Kim Hunter as the star-crossed lovers,supported by a host of wonderful character actors. Marvelous use of b&w and color for realm changes. Raymond Massey and the wonderful Roger Livesey round out the drama with credibilty in every scene. Contains a heart-stopping argument on the meaning of life, justce and the ultimate arbiter of such. Worth every flight

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A bit much, April 27, 2006

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K. Ballweg (Tillamook, Or) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stairway To Heaven (A Matter Of Life And Death) (DVD)

Really a bit much to pay for a poorly reproduced pirated version don't you think?