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You Only Live Once (1937)

NR · 1937-01-23 · 1h 26m · EN
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A terrifying drama of love and murder!

Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.

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Fritz LangDirector
Budget
$575

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Henry FondaHenry FondaEddie TaylorSylvia SidneySylvia SidneyJoan GrahamBarton MacLaneBarton MacLaneStephen WhitneyJean DixonJean DixonBonnie GrahamWilliam GarganWilliam GarganFather DolanJerome CowanJerome CowanDr. HillCharles 'Chic' SaleCharles 'Chic' SaleEthanMargaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonHesterWarren HymerWarren HymerBuggsyGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsRogersJohn WrayJohn WrayWarden WheelerWalter De PalmaWalter De PalmaMonk Mendall (uncredited)

Keywords

Based on a true storyEx-conWrongful convictionNoirOn the lamFilm noirBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Ex Con · Wrongful ConvictionMood preferenceRomanceVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShort

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What is You Only Live Once about?

Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.

How long is You Only Live Once?

You Only Live Once has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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