Its no wonderit frequently appears on best ever lists.

Elsewhere, however, it is nowhere near as well known.

But it absolutely should be.

Kim Hunter and David Niven as June and Peter, embracing each other in front of a sunset background.

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By the time he is located, however, he and June have fallen in love.

Powell and Pressburgers reputation as master film-makers was already well established beforeA Matter Of Life And Deaths release.

ButA Matter Of Life And Deathhit new heights.

David Niven in A Matter Of Life And Death

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The British filmmaking duo emerged in the 1940s and 50s.

There is, too, much recognition of the universality of this idea.

In fact, Peter’s lawyer gets a rough ride.

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Richard Attenborough