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Beatrice Campbell, Kay Walsh, Coco Aslan, Jean Colin, Muriel George ... see more see more... , Brian Worth , Bernard Lee , Helen Cherry , Wilfrid Hyde-White , Sidney James , Esma Cannon , Alec Guinness , Arthur Howard , Harry Hutchinson , Moultrie Kelsall , Eric Maturin , Hal Osmond , Brian Oulton , Ernst Thesiger , Lockwood West , Leslie Weston , Heather Wilde , Meier Tzelniker , Campbell Cotts , Ronald Simpson , David McCallum Sr.

Informed that he has only a short time to live, salesman Alec Guinness decides to enjoy his last months to the fullest. He withdraws all his savings from the bank and heads to a posh hotel. Here he ma... read more read more...kes more contacts and opens more professional doors than he'd ever done before, thanks to his willingness--at long last--to take risks. He also spends every penny that he's earned in life. Then he discovers that the doctor's diagnosis was in error, and that he's in no danger of imminent death. An ironic ending caps this fast-paced black comedy. Last Holiday was co-written and co-produced by J. B. Priestly, author of many other "if I had to do it all over again" pieces, notably An Inspector Calls. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.

Directed by: Henry Cass

Release Date: November 13, 1950

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DVD Release Date: June 16, 2009

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  • moonrivers
    January 11, 2012
    moonrivers
    Alec Guinness leads a cast of familiar English characters in this short story about a dying man's last fling at life that's as cozy and predictable as a drink after work at your favorite watering hole.
  • ajv2688
    October 26, 2010
    ajv2688
    This is a cool movie, it's sort of a dark comedy at times, and a drama at other times. The story is good and the actors are good. I liked this movie, and I recommend watching it.
  • sanjurosamurai
    July 6, 2010
    sanjurosamurai
    im blown away that there are people that dont love this film. rules of the game may be known as the best commentary on high society, but dare i say it, i like this film better. guinness was incredible in the lead role, and every actor played their roles perfectly. the emotiona... read morel roller-coaster that we receive is not melo-dramamtic, its far more subtle and intentional, and the message of the film carries major weight. a must see.
  • HenrikSchunk
    November 20, 2008
    HenrikSchunk
    The solid tragic comedy tells the Dickenesque story of a man's second spring in life as he discovers that he suffers from a fatal illness. A good performance by the late Alec Guiness makes this movie enjoyable above average. Yet, the movie suffers from a slow pace, an uninspired ... read moredirection and a very weak supporting cast. Still, it is worth a watch if you are into Alec Guiness.

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Bosley Crowther
January 28, 2006
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

Simple and modest in structure but delightfully rich in character. Full Review

Fred Camper
January 10, 2004
Fred Camper, Chicago Reader

Funny, if you don't concentrate. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
October 26, 2010
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Slight and mildly amusing dark comedy of rebirth and regret. Full Review

Chris Cabin
June 20, 2009
Chris Cabin, Filmcritic.com

the film would not register above passable if not for its central figure Full Review

Joseph Jon Lanthier
June 14, 2009
Joseph Jon Lanthier, Slant Magazine

Alec Guinness is one of classic cinema's truly genuine curiosities. Full Review

Geoff Andrew
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

The picture is surprisingly moving, delicately handled and full of lovely vignettes. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
February 8, 2006
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

An appealing morality play in which Queen Latifah demonstrates a warm embrace of life with just the right mixture of humor and humanity. Full Review

Ken Hanke
March 1, 2004
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

It's funny, touching, perceptive and one of the great undiscovered movies. Discover it. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
August 5, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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