A Lovely Way to Die (1968): Cast
A Lovely Way to Die is a 1968 mystery drama directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Kirk Douglas as Jameson Schuyler, Eli Wallach and David Huddleston. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Lovely Way to Die About?
The premise of A Lovely Way to Die without spoilers.
A former police officer, disillusioned with the system, quits the force and takes a job protecting a newly widowed socialite. As she faces murder charges for her late husband, his protective instincts blur with obsession. He vows to prove her innocence while grappling with his own fixation on her loss.
A Lovely Way to Die Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- ex cop
- 1960s
- new york city
- young widow
- murder
- mansion
- frame up
- police investigation
- impostor
- englishman
- swimming pool
- gambling
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- horse race betting
- detective
- gang
- theft
- helicopter
- trial
- playboy
- family lawyer
- estate
- courtroom
- defense lawyer
- resignation
- landscaper
- frozen body
- freezer
- larder
- blackmail
- murder attempt
- convertible
- limo
- chauffeur
- witness
- affair with a maid
- wealth
- bodyguard
- red wine
- horse racing
- champagne
A Lovely Way to Die Cast & Characters
Kirk Douglas leads the cast as Jameson Schuyler, with Eli Wallach as Tennessee Fredericks and David Huddleston as Man in Bar (uncredited). Directed by David Lowell Rich; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Lowell Rich
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Kirk Douglas as Jameson Schuyler -
Eli Wallach as Tennessee Fredericks -
David Huddleston as Man in Bar (uncredited) -
John P. Ryan as Harry Samson (uncredited)
Also Starring in A Lovely Way to Die
· 31 more- Philip Bosco Fuller
- Ralph Waite Sean Magruder
- Ali MacGraw Melody (uncredited)
- Sharon Farrell Carol
- Sylva Koscina Rena Westabrook
- Doris Roberts Feeney (uncredited)
- Dana Elcar Layton
- Dolph Sweet Captain Haver
- Lincoln Kilpatrick Daley
- Kenneth Haigh Jonathan Fleming
- Hank Garrett Henderson (uncredited)
- Joseph V. Perry Reporter (uncredited)
- Alex Stevens Lumson (uncredited)
- Conrad Bain James Lawrence (uncredited)
- Jay Barney The Real Finchley (uncredited)
- Ruth White Biddy
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- William Roerick Loren Westabrook
- Peter Gordon Eric (uncredited)
- Meg Myles Mrs. Magruder
- Marty Glickman Racetrack Announcer (voice)
- Richard S. Castellano Bartender (uncredited)
- Ron Charles Barman (uncredited)
- Martyn Green Finchley
- Robert Gerringer Connor (uncredited)
- Robert Dahdah Crowd (uncredited)
- David A. Cox Policeman (uncredited)
- Gino Piserchio Michel (uncredited)
- Richmond Nairne Harris (uncredited)
- Lora Mitchell Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
- Leslie Charleson Julie (uncredited)
- Dee Victor Mrs. Gordon
More from David Lowell Rich
More films directed by David Lowell Rich, best-rated first: Eye of the Cat, Choices, The Defiant Ones and Scandal Sheet.
A Lovely Way to Die Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Lovely Way to Die.
Cars in A Lovely Way to Die
14 cars on screen, including the 1967 Mercury Cougar and the 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1967 Mercury Cougar Main role -
1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
GMC 3500 Important role -
1967 Lincoln Continental Important role
A Lovely Way to Die Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “어 러블리 웨이 투 다이” and “Der schnellste Weg zum Jenseits”.
- Also known as
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- 어 러블리 웨이 투 다이
- Der schnellste Weg zum Jenseits
- Jim l'irresistibile detective
- Sindicato de asesinos
- Un détective à la dynamite
- راه زیبایی برای مردن
- Entre o Desejo e a Morte
- 风流保镖
- Прекрасный способ умереть
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A Lovely Way to Die FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Lovely Way to Die, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Lovely Way to Die?
A Lovely Way to Die runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was A Lovely Way to Die released?
A Lovely Way to Die was released on April 19, 1968.
Who directed A Lovely Way to Die?
A Lovely Way to Die was directed by David Lowell Rich.
More films by David Lowell Rich Who is in the cast of A Lovely Way to Die?
A Lovely Way to Die stars Kirk Douglas as Jameson Schuyler, Eli Wallach as Tennessee Fredericks and David Huddleston as Man in Bar (uncredited), among 35 credited actors.
Does A Lovely Way to Die have a post-credit scene?
No. A Lovely Way to Die has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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