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One Does Not Die That Way (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film

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Released in 1946, One Does Not Die That Way is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. In the studio where the famous director Eric Von Berg reigns, Pierre Vanier, the male star of the film and the lover of Berg's muse, dies while rehearsing a scene. Over the course of a tangled investigation, the culprit is unmasked. This honest dresser is the adoptive mother of Vanier's wife, too unhappy with such a husband. The inspector, moved, concludes a suicide.

Who’s in it. One Does Not Die That Way stars Erich von Stroheim as Eric von Berg, Anne-Marie Blanc as Marianne, Denise Vernac as Lynn Laurens and Jean Témerson as Le commissaire, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Does Not Die That Way page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Does Not Die That Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Does Not Die That Way (1946)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Does Not Die That Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in One Does Not Die That Way?
One Does Not Die That Way stars Erich von Stroheim, Anne-Marie Blanc, Denise Vernac, Jean Témerson and René Havard.
When was One Does Not Die That Way released?
One Does Not Die That Way was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.