A Time to Die (1982 film)
A Time to Die or Seven Graves for Rogan is a 1982 war-drama-criminal film directed by Matt Cimber and Joe Tornatore and starring Edward Albert, Rex Harrison, and Rod Taylor. It was shot in 1979.[1] The producer had additional scenes written and shot without the involvement of the original writer and director.[2]
| A Time to Die | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Matt Cimber Joe Tornatore |
| Screenplay by | John F. Goff Matt Cimber Willy Russell |
| Based on | Six Graves to Munich by Mario Puzo |
| Starring | Edward Albert Rex Harrison Rod Taylor |
| Music by | Robert O. Ragland, Ennio Morricone |
Release date | 1982 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Language | English |
Premise
A World War II vet sets out in 1948 to avenge the death of his wife at the hands of Nazis. His targets are four Germans, a Sicilian, and a Hungarian who committed the atrocities.
Cast
- Edward Albert ... Michael Rogan
- Rex Harrison ... Van Osten
- Rod Taylor ... Jack Bailey
- Raf Vallone ... Genco Bari
- Rijk de Gooyer ... SS-officer
Production
A Time to Die was based on Six Graves to Munich by Mario Puzo.[3]
The film marked the final feature film appearance of Sir Rex Harrison. After the filming Harrison retired from film and returned to the stage for remainder of his life.
References
- A Time to Die at the Complete Rod Taylor site accessed 12 March 2013
- Stephen Vagg, Rod Taylor: An Aussie in Hollywood (Bear Manor Media, 2010) p203-204
- "FACT BEHIND FICTION – Six Graves to Munich – Mario Puzo". www.factbehindfiction.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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