Movie

A Lovely Way to Die

“A bodyguard too involved with the body he was guarding!”

★ 4.8(16)19681h 43m

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Good to know

Director: David Lowell Rich
Release date: 1968-04-19
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

A Lovely Way to Die — trailer

About A Lovely Way to Die

A Lovely Way to Die is a 1968 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Drama genres, directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina and Eli Wallach. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Lovely Way to Die in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A cop quits the force after too much disappointment in the system. He becomes a bodyguard of a rich recent widow. She is on trial for her husband's murder. He decides to help her clear her name... and get over her husband.

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Jameson Schuyler

Sylva Koscina

Rena Westabrook

Eli Wallach

Tennessee Fredericks

Kenneth Haigh

Jonathan Fleming

Martyn Green

Finchley

Sharon Farrell

Carol

Ruth White

Biddy

Philip Bosco

Fuller

Ralph Waite

Sean Magruder

Meg Myles

Mrs. Magruder

William Roerick

Loren Westabrook

Dana Elcar

Layton

Themes & keywords

bodyguard

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Lovely Way to Die in New Zealand?+

A Lovely Way to Die is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Lovely Way to Die on Netflix?+

A Lovely Way to Die is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is A Lovely Way to Die?+

A Lovely Way to Die has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in A Lovely Way to Die?+

A Lovely Way to Die stars Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh and Martyn Green.

When did A Lovely Way to Die come out?+

A Lovely Way to Die is a 1968 movie directed by David Lowell Rich.

What genre is A Lovely Way to Die?+

A Lovely Way to Die is Mystery, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed A Lovely Way to Die?+

A Lovely Way to Die was directed by David Lowell Rich.