Once Before I Die (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1966, Once Before I Die is a drama and war film directed by John Derek, running about 97 minutes. “When the heat of the jungle and the hell of war cross paths” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stranded behind enemy lines when the Japanese attack the Philippines in late 1941, Lt. Bailey must lead a group of soldiers and their families (including Bailey's curvaceous fiancée Alex) to safety and the streets of Manila. During the perilous trek Alex befriends a virginal young soldier whose only desire is to have sex once before he dies.
Who’s in it. Once Before I Die stars Ursula Andress as Alex, John Derek as Bailey, Richard Jaeckel as Lt. Custer and Ron Ely as Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Once Before I Die has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Before I Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Before I Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Before I Die (1966)?
- In US, Once Before I Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Before I Die worth watching?
- Once Before I Die holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Before I Die?
- Once Before I Die stars Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, Ron Ely and Rod Lauren.
- When was Once Before I Die released?
- Once Before I Die was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.