You Only Live Once
“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.
Director
Fritz Lang
Writer
Gene Towne
Studio
Walter Wanger Productions
Budget
$0M
Vote Count
196
Cast
Sylvia Sidney
Joan Graham
Henry Fonda
Eddie Taylor
Barton MacLane
Stephen Whitney
Jean Dixon
Bonnie Graham
William Gargan
Father Dolan
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' Sal...
Ethan
Margaret Hamilton
Hester
Warren Hymer
Buggsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Wi...
Rogers
John Wray
Warden Wheeler
Walter De Palma
Monk Mendall (uncred...
Ward Bond
Casey - Guard (uncre...
Jack Carson
Attendant in First G...
Shirley Coates
Ethel (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Newspaper Editor (un...
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