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title: "A Time to Love and a Time to Die"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-time-to-love-and-a-time-to-die-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84079
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-time-to-love-and-a-time-to-die-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Time to Love and a Time to Die is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, War, Romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A German soldier’s brief leave sparks a wartime romance that ends in tragedy."

### Why Watch
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Douglas Sirk
- Based on Erich Maria Remarque’s novel
- Rich Eastmancolor CinemaScope visuals

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runs over two hours, which may feel lengthy
- Tone & Suitability: The film portrays wartime romance and combat, making it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: war, romance, drama, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Douglas Sirk.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
John Gavin and Liselotte Pulver star in the film.

### Q: What is the source material?
It is based on a novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1958, with a US release on July 9, 1958.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, war, and romance film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Time to Love and a Time to Die — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84079)
- [A Time to Love and a Time to Die - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Time_to_Love_and_a_Time_to_Die)
- [Time to Love (1927) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/62464-time-to-love)
- [A Time to Die (1982) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/24495-a-time-to-die/prehled/)
- [A Time to Die (1991)](https://www.sms.cz/film/a-time-to-die-1991)

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