The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1942, The Man Who Wouldn't Die is a crime and mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds, running about 65 minutes. “An Empty Grave... A Cunning, Gunning Ghost... And Michael Shane!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man believed to be dead and buried escapes from his grave and returns to the scene of the crime seeking revenge.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Wouldn't Die stars Lloyd Nolan as Michael Shayne, Marjorie Weaver as Catherine Wolff, Helene Reynolds as Anna Wolff and Henry Wilcoxon as Dr. Haggard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Man Who Wouldn't Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Wouldn't Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Wouldn't Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942)?
- In US, The Man Who Wouldn't Die is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Wouldn't Die worth watching?
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Wouldn't Die?
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die stars Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Helene Reynolds, Henry Wilcoxon and Richard Derr.
- When was The Man Who Wouldn't Die released?
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.