Death Be Not Proud (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Death Be Not Proud is a drama film directed by Donald Wrye, running about 100 minutes. “The True Story of a Brave Young Man Who Gave His Parents a Legacy Of Life....and Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the book by famed author John Gunther about the life and early death of his teenage son Johnny, who died from a brain tumor.
Who’s in it. Death Be Not Proud stars Robby Benson as Johnny Gunther, Arthur Hill as John Gunther, Jane Alexander as Frances Gunther and Linden Chiles as Dr. Tracy Putnam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Death Be Not Proud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Be Not Proud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Be Not Proud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Be Not Proud (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Be Not Proud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Be Not Proud worth watching?
- Death Be Not Proud holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Be Not Proud?
- Death Be Not Proud stars Robby Benson, Arthur Hill, Jane Alexander, Linden Chiles and Ralph Clanton.
- When was Death Be Not Proud released?
- Death Be Not Proud was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.