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You Only Live Once (1937)

A terrifying drama of love and murder!

  • Jan 23, 1937
  • 1h 26m
  • NR

7.1/10

TMDB user score
198 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

You Only Live Once is a 1937 crime and drama film directed by Fritz Lang. Its leading cast includes Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda and Barton MacLane. It runs for 1 hour 26 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 26 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 198 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Imprint Blu-ray Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch You Only Live Once

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Cast

  • Sylvia Sidney Joan Graham
  • Henry Fonda Eddie Taylor
  • Barton MacLane Stephen Whitney
  • Jean Dixon Bonnie Graham
  • William Gargan Father Dolan
  • Jerome Cowan Dr. Hill
  • Charles 'Chic' Sale Ethan
  • Margaret Hamilton Hester
  • Warren Hymer Buggsy
  • Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Rogers
  • John Wray Warden Wheeler
  • Walter De Palma Monk Mendall (uncredited)
  • Ward Bond Casey - Guard (uncredited)
  • Jack Carson Attendant in First Gas Station
  • Shirley Coates Ethel (uncredited)
  • Dick Elliott Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
  • Jonathan Hale District Attorney (uncredited)
  • Ethan Laidlaw Tommy, a Prison Guard (uncredited)

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