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You Only Live Once

NR1h 26m1937Fritz Lang
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 100%
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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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Based On True StoryFilm NoirEx-conWrongful ConvictionOn The Lam

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Frequently asked questions

What is You Only Live Once (1937) 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 stars in You Only Live Once?

You Only Live Once stars Sylvia Sidney (Joan Graham), Henry Fonda (Eddie Taylor), Barton MacLane (Stephen Whitney), Jean Dixon (Bonnie Graham), William Gargan (Father Dolan). The film was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is You Only Live Once?

You Only Live Once has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937. It is rated NR.

Is You Only Live Once worth watching?

You Only Live Once holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Crime, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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