Once Before I Die
“When the heat of the jungle and the hell of war cross paths”
Synopsis
Stranded behind enemy lines when the Japanese attack the Philippines in late 1941, Lt. Bailey must lead a group of soldiers and their families to safety and the streets of Manila. During the perilous trek, Alex befriends a virginal young soldier whose only desire is to have sex once before he dies.
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ONCE BEFORE I DIE (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-06-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 31, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Derek
- Screenplay & Story
- Vance Skarstedt
- Original Score
- Emmanuel Vardi
- Original Title
- Once Before I Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- F8, Seven Arts Productions, Vitri Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Derek
Vance Skarstedt, Anthony March
Emmanuel Vardi
Arthur E. Arling
John Davisson
Wray Davis, John Derek
Department Leadership Roster
Vance Skarstedt
Screenplay
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
John Derek
Director
Emmanuel Vardi
Original Music Composer
John Davisson
Editor
John Derek
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Before I Die
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What is Once Before I Die about?
Stranded behind enemy lines when the Japanese attack the Philippines in late 1941, Lt. Bailey must lead a group of soldiers and their families to safety and the streets of Manila. During the perilous trek, Alex befriends a virginal young soldier whose only desire is to have sex once before he dies.
Who directed Once Before I Die?
Once Before I Die was directed by John Derek.
Who stars in Once Before I Die?
The principal cast of Once Before I Die includes Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, Ron Ely, Rod Lauren.
When was Once Before I Die released and how long is it?
Once Before I Die was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Before I Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Before I Die was composed by Emmanuel Vardi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Before I Die?
Once Before I Die holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).