You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once

A terrifying drama of love and murder!

7.1 /10 191 votes
January 23, 1937 1h 26m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Fritz Lang
Writers Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
Studio Walter Wanger Productions
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Budget $575

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Cast & Crew

Sylvia Sidney

Sylvia Sidney

Joan Graham

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Eddie Taylor

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Stephen Whitney

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Bonnie Graham

William Gargan

William Gargan

Father Dolan

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Dr. Hill

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Ethan

Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton

Hester

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Buggsy

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Rogers

John Wray

John Wray

Warden Wheeler

Walter De Palma

Monk Mendall (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

You Only Live Once was released on January 23, 1937.

The runtime of You Only Live Once is 1h 26m.

You Only Live Once is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie.

You Only Live Once has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

You Only Live Once is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

You Only Live Once was directed by Fritz Lang.

The main cast of You Only Live Once includes Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane.

You Only Live Once is originally in English.