I Want to Live!
“The murder trial that shook the world!”
Synopsis
Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.
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I Want to Live! 1958 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-02
Top Cast
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Susan Hayward
Barbara Graham
Simon Oakland
Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery
Virginia Vincent
Peg
Theodore Bikel
Carl G.G. Palmberg
Wesley Lau
Henry L. Graham
Philip Coolidge
Emmett Perkins
Lou Krugman
John R. 'Jack' Santo
James Philbrook
Bruce King
Bartlett Robinson
District Attorney Milton
Gage Clarke
Attorney Richard G. Tibrow
Joe De Santis
Al Matthews
John Marley
Father Devers
Raymond Bailey
San Quentin Warden
Gertrude Flynn
San Quentin Matron
Russell Thorson
San Quentin Sgt.
Dabbs Greer
San Quentin Capt.
Stafford Repp
Police Sgt.
Gavin MacLeod
Police Lt.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- I Want to Live!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Figaro Incorporated Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz, Ed Montgomery
Johnny Mandel
Lionel Lindon
William Hornbeck
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Gidding
Screenplay
Don Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Robert Wise
Director
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Ed Montgomery
Writer
William Hornbeck
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Walter Wanger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Live!
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What is I Want to Live! about?
Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.
Who directed I Want to Live!?
I Want to Live! was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in I Want to Live!?
The principal cast of I Want to Live! includes Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Lau.
When was I Want to Live! released and how long is it?
I Want to Live! was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want to Live!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want to Live! was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Want to Live!?
I Want to Live! holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).