---
title: "The Time to Die"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-time-to-die-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 230352
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Time to Die (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-time-to-die-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Time to Die is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Les Films de la Licorne. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A millionaire races against a future‑born video that predicts his own murder."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing time‑travel mystery
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Blend of crime and sci‑fi elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief 80‑minute runtime may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s suspenseful tone and violent premise make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, science-fiction, thriller, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-time-to-die-1970#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: André Farwagi
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films de la Licorne

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Karina** as *The Young Woman*
- **Bruno Cremer** as *Max Topfer*
- **Jean Rochefort** as *Hervé Breton*
- **Billy Kearns** as *Helmut*
- **Daniel Moosmann** as *Marco*
- **Michel Beaune** as *Castagnac*
- **Jacques Debary** as *Doctor*
- **Catherine Rich** as *Isabelle Breton*
- **Lara Koski** as *L'infirmière*
- **Gaëtan Noël** as *L'informaticien*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, science‑fiction, and thriller.

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
Millionaire Max Topfer, who is rescued by a mysterious amnesiac girl.

### Q: What is the central mystery?
A video from the future shows Max being shot, prompting him to uncover why.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1970, with a French release date of July 8, 1970.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Time to Die — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/230352)

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