You Only Live Once
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You Only Live Once (1937)

03/06/1937 (GB)
Crime, Drama, Romance
1h 26m

A terrifying drama of love and murder!

Overview

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.

  • Fritz LangDirector
  • Gene TowneScreenplay
  • C. Graham BakerScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $575

Keywords

  • based on true story
  • film noir
  • ex-con
  • wrongful conviction
  • on the lam

Top Billed Cast

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

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