The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Synopsis
A Southern Gothic parable (truncated on-screen as “The Life You Save”) that twists the typical story of chivalrous boy-meets-girl romance, it follows a seemingly aimless drifter who inserts himself into the isolated lives of an old spinster and her invalid daughter. Adaptation of the short story by Flannery O’Connor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herschel Daugherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding
- Original Title
- The Life You Save May Be Your Own
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herschel Daugherty
Nelson Gidding
Michael R. McAdam
Frank P. Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Herschel Daugherty
Director
Frank P. Rosenberg
Producer
Nelson Gidding
Writer
Michael R. McAdam
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What is The Life You Save May Be Your Own about?
A Southern Gothic parable (truncated on-screen as “The Life You Save”) that twists the typical story of chivalrous boy-meets-girl romance, it follows a seemingly aimless drifter who inserts himself into the isolated lives of an old spinster and her invalid daughter. Adaptation of the short story by Flannery O’Connor.
Who directed The Life You Save May Be Your Own?
The Life You Save May Be Your Own was directed by Herschel Daugherty.
Who stars in The Life You Save May Be Your Own?
The principal cast of The Life You Save May Be Your Own includes Gene Kelly, Agnes Moorehead, Janice Rule.
When was The Life You Save May Be Your Own released and how long is it?
The Life You Save May Be Your Own was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 26m.