Each Dawn I Die (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1939, Each Dawn I Die is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Keighley, running about 92 minutes. “Slugging their way to adventure !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.
Who’s in it. Each Dawn I Die stars James Cagney as Frank Ross, George Raft as 'Hood' Stacey, Jane Bryan as Joyce Connover and George Bancroft as John Armstrong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Each Dawn I Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Each Dawn I Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Each Dawn I Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Each Dawn I Die (1939)?
- In US, Each Dawn I Die is available to stream on YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Each Dawn I Die worth watching?
- Each Dawn I Die holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Each Dawn I Die?
- Each Dawn I Die stars James Cagney, George Raft, Jane Bryan, George Bancroft and Maxie Rosenbloom.
- When was Each Dawn I Die released?
- Each Dawn I Die was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.