Crime ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1937 · 1h 26m

You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once poster
Director
Fritz Lang
Cast
Sylvia Sidney as Joan Graham Henry Fonda as Eddie Taylor Barton MacLane as Stephen Whitney Jean Dixon as Bonnie Graham William Gargan as Father Dolan Jerome Cowan as Dr. Hill
Crew
Leon Shamroy — Director of Photography Daniel Mandell — Editor Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer Gene Towne — Screenplay C. Graham Baker — Screenplay Helen Taylor — Costume Design
Tagline

A terrifying drama of love and murder!

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
based on true storyfilm noirex-conwrongful convictionon the lam
Key Collaborators
Fritz Lang Director Leon Shamroy Director of Photography Daniel Mandell Editor Alfred Newman Original Music Composer Gene Towne Screenplay C. Graham Baker Screenplay Helen Taylor Costume Design
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