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We Who Are About to Die
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We Who Are About to Die

1937-01-08 · 81 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime

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 FosterPreston FosterSteven Mathews
Ann DvorakAnn DvorakConnie Stewart
John BealJohn BealJohn Thompson
Ray MayerBright Boy Schultz
Gordon JonesGordon JonesSlim Tolliver
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonMacAndrews
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishNick Trotti
Paul HurstPaul HurstTip Fuller
Frank JenksFrank JenksClyde Beasley
John WrayJohn WrayJerry Daley
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasM.L. Carter
Barnett ParkerBarnett ParkerJohn Barkley
Willie FungWillie FungKwong
John CarrollJohn CarrollJoe Donahue
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsMike Brannigan
Landers StevensLanders StevensWarden Lawton
John 'Skins' MillerJohn 'Skins' MillerMacy
Howard HickmanHoward HickmanPrison Chaplain
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorDetective Mitchell
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelMr. Armitage (uncredited)

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