You Only Live Once(1937)
“A terrifying drama of love and murder!”
Overview
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.
Director
Fritz Lang
Studio
Walter Wanger Productions
Budget
$575
Cast
Sylvia Sidney
as Joan Graham
Henry Fonda
as Eddie Taylor
Barton MacLane
as Stephen Whitney
Jean Dixon
as Bonnie Graham
William Gargan
as Father Dolan
Jerome Cowan
as Dr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' Sale
as Ethan
Margaret Hamilton
as Hester
Warren Hymer
as Buggsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Rogers
John Wray
as Warden Wheeler
Walter De Palma
as Monk Mendall (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1937
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$575
Production Companies
Walter Wanger Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Only Live Once?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for You Only Live Once (1937).
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.
Who directed You Only Live Once?▼
You Only Live Once was directed by Fritz Lang and released in 1937. It is a crime, drama, romance film.
How long is You Only Live Once?▼
You Only Live Once has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in You Only Live Once?▼
The cast of You Only Live Once includes Sylvia Sidney as Joan Graham, Henry Fonda as Eddie Taylor, Barton MacLane as Stephen Whitney, Jean Dixon as Bonnie Graham, William Gargan as Father Dolan and more.
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