

We Who Are About to Die
1937-01-08 · 81 min · ★ 7.0
John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.
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- Directors
- Christy Cabanne
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Preston FosterSteven Mathews
Ann DvorakConnie Stewart
John BealJohn Thompson
Gordon JonesSlim Tolliver
Russell HoptonMacAndrews
J. Carrol NaishNick Trotti
Paul HurstTip Fuller
Frank JenksClyde Beasley
John WrayJerry Daley
Frank M. ThomasM.L. Carter
Barnett ParkerJohn Barkley
Willie FungKwong
John CarrollJoe Donahue
DeWitt JenningsMike Brannigan
Landers StevensWarden Lawton
John 'Skins' MillerMacy
Howard HickmanPrison Chaplain
Robert Emmett O'ConnorDetective Mitchell
Oscar ApfelMr. Armitage (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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