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You Only Live Once
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You Only Live Once

1937-01-23 · 86 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Fritz Lang
Production companies
Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 575

Top Cast

Sylvia SidneySylvia SidneyJoan Graham
Henry FondaHenry FondaEddie Taylor
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneStephen Whitney
Jean DixonJean DixonBonnie Graham
William GarganWilliam GarganFather Dolan
Jerome CowanJerome CowanDr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' SaleCharles 'Chic' SaleEthan
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonHester
Warren HymerWarren HymerBuggsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsRogers
John WrayJohn WrayWarden Wheeler
Walter De PalmaMonk Mendall (uncredited)
Ward BondWard BondCasey - Guard (uncredited)
Jack CarsonJack CarsonAttendant in First Gas Station
Shirley CoatesEthel (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottNewspaper Editor (uncredited)
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawTommy, a Prison Guard (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumPlainclothesman (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinState Trooper (uncredited)

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