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

You Only Live Once (1937)

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A terrifying drama of love and murder!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Fritz Lang
  • Profile picture of Sylvia Sidney
    Joan Graham Sylvia Sidney
  • Profile picture of Henry Fonda
    Eddie Taylor Henry Fonda
  • Profile picture of Barton MacLane
    Stephen Whitney Barton MacLane
  • Profile picture of Jean Dixon
    Bonnie Graham Jean Dixon
  • Profile picture of William Gargan
    Father Dolan William Gargan
  • Profile picture of Jerome Cowan
    Dr. Hill Jerome Cowan
  • Profile picture of Charles 'Chic' Sale
    Ethan Charles 'Chic' Sale
  • Profile picture of Margaret Hamilton
    Hester Margaret Hamilton

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Keywords

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