You Only Live Once

Name: You Only Live Once
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1937-01-23
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane, Jean Dixon, William Gargan

1937·Movie·NR·86 min·★ 7.1(192)

Crime Drama Romance More English titles

“A terrifying drama of love and murder!”

Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.

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About You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once is a 1937 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

You Only Live Once was produced by Walter Wanger Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on January 23, 1937, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
Release date: January 23, 1937
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists

#based on true story#film noir#ex-con#wrongful conviction#on the lam

You Only Live Once cast & crew

You Only Live Once was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Gene Towne and C. Graham Baker.

The cast features Sylvia Sidney as Joan Graham, Henry Fonda as Eddie Taylor, Barton MacLane as Stephen Whitney, Jean Dixon as Bonnie Graham, William Gargan as Father Dolan, and Jerome Cowan as Dr. Hill.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Walter Wanger.

Is You Only Live Once worth watching?

You Only Live Once holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 192 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, You Only Live Once is worth a place on your watchlist.

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