The Good Die Young (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1954, The Good Die Young is a crime film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 100 minutes. “Two deadly weapons. Burning lips! ... Hot lead! ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amoral, psychotic playboy incites three men who are down on their luck to commit a mail van robbery, which goes badly wrong.
Who’s in it. The Good Die Young stars Laurence Harvey as Miles 'Rave' Ravenscourt, Gloria Grahame as Denise Blaine, Richard Basehart as Joe Halsey and Joan Collins as Mary Halsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Good Die Young has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Die Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Die Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Die Young (1954)?
- In US, The Good Die Young is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Die Young worth watching?
- The Good Die Young holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Die Young?
- The Good Die Young stars Laurence Harvey, Gloria Grahame, Richard Basehart, Joan Collins and John Ireland.
- When was The Good Die Young released?
- The Good Die Young was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.