Elõbb vagy utóbb mindenki találkozik a maga Joe Black-jével... Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) New York-i médiamágnás hatvanötödik születésnapjára készül. Egy reggelen megérinti a Halál szele, mely kapcsolatba lép vele. Bill az egészet egyszerû hallucinációnak tudja be. Halálfélelme viszont megtestesül és belép otthonába. Joe Black (Brad Pitt) megnyerõ modorú, jóképû fiatalember. Magával akarja vinni áldozatát, de meglátja gyönyörû lányát, Susant (Claire Forlani). A gazdag férfi érzi a Gonosz vívódását a földi gyönyörök láttán, ezért lepaktál vele. Elodázhatja saját utolsó óráját, amíg Joe Black megízleli az emberi létet. A szerelem és a kéj ígérete rövid idõre elfeledteti Joe Black-el kínzó fájdalmát: neki is vissza kell térnie az átkozottak közé...

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 Drama and Romance
This modern fantasy stars Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish, a wealthy New York City media mogul who suffers a heart attack on the eve of his 65th birthday; although he survives, he senses that his own death is near. On the same day, Parrish's younger daughter, Susan, (Claire Forlani), meets a handsome young stranger (Brad Pitt) at a neighboring coffee shop and is instantly smitten. As they part, the young stranger is killed and his body is instantly occupied by Death, who is coming to Earth to warn Parrish that his death is, indeed, imminent. Death enters the Parrish household disguised as Joe Black, the handsome stranger, and although Parrish realizes Death's intentions he lets the family believe that Joe Black is a young business associate. Susan is shocked to find the familiar young man at her family dinner that evening and is instantly overwhelmed with desire. As she begins a passionate love affair with the debonaire stranger, she has no idea that she is no longer falling for the young stranger from the coffee shop but for Death himself. In an effort to prolong his life and his daughter's happiness, William agrees to take Joe on a tour of human life that includes board meetings, family parties, and, ultimately, romance. As long as Joe falls in love, Parrish remains alive. This version was inspired by the Alberto Casella play DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY and the subsequent 1934 film.

Release Date:  November 13, 1998.

MPAA Rating:   PG-13 for an accident scene, some sexuality and brief strong language.

Distributor:   Universal Pictures

 

 

 

"I'm Death.

No you're not... you're just some kid dressed in a suit.

The suit came with the body I took."

 

 

"It's almost as certain as death and taxes.

Death and taxes?

Yes, death and taxes.

What an odd pairing."

 

 

"Do you love me?

Yes, I do.

More than you love peanut butter?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

"If I introduce you and tell them who you are, I don't think anyone will want to stay for dinner."

 

What if you were a fabulously wealthy industrialist who flew around in helicopters and looked remarkably like Anthony Hopkins? What if Death came to get you and he looked remarkably like Brad Pitt? What if Death said he was tired and overworked and wanted to take a vacation at your beautifully decorated mansion? What if some young Harvard MBA punk was trying to take over your company? What if Death fell in love with your daughter? What if you were to be the guest of honor at a gala 65th birthday party? What if all this happened over the course of a weekend? Well, then you'd be the main character in this 1998 remake of 1934's Death Takes a Holiday. Find out how you'd handle it all in our Tribute to Meet Joe Black.

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