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I Want to Live!

1958·Movie·NR·120 min·6.9(118)

The murder trial that shook the world!

Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.

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About I Want to Live!

I Want to Live! is a 1958 English-language drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

I Want to Live! was produced by United Artists and Figaro Incorporated Production and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 1958, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Robert Wise
Writers
Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz, Ed Montgomery
Release date
November 18, 1958
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
United Artists, Figaro Incorporated Production
#death penalty#death row#biography#framed for murder#fallen woman

I Want to Live! cast & crew

I Want to Live! was directed by Robert Wise and written by Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz, and Ed Montgomery.

The cast features Susan Hayward as Barbara Graham, Simon Oakland as Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery, Virginia Vincent as Peg, Theodore Bikel as Carl G.G. Palmberg, Wesley Lau as Henry L. Graham, and Philip Coolidge as Emmett Perkins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Lionel Lindon, and it was produced by Walter Wanger.

Is I Want to Live! worth watching?

I Want to Live! holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, I Want to Live! is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch I Want to Live!

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Cast of I Want to Live!

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Barbara Graham

Simon Oakland

Simon Oakland

Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery

Virginia Vincent

Virginia Vincent

Peg

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

Carl G.G. Palmberg

Wesley Lau

Wesley Lau

Henry L. Graham

Philip Coolidge

Philip Coolidge

Emmett Perkins

Lou Krugman

Lou Krugman

John R. 'Jack' Santo

James Philbrook

James Philbrook

Bruce King

Bartlett Robinson

Bartlett Robinson

District Attorney Milton

Gage Clarke

Gage Clarke

Attorney Richard G. Tibrow

Joe De Santis

Joe De Santis

Al Matthews

John Marley

John Marley

Father Devers

I Want to Live! — FAQs

Where can I watch I Want to Live! in United States?

I Want to Live! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is I Want to Live! on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — I Want to Live! is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is I Want to Live! in?

I Want to Live! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is I Want to Live!?

I Want to Live! runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is I Want to Live! rated?

I Want to Live! is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 118 ratings.

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