Make Haste to Live
“WHO IS THIS MAN...Is he out of her past...or is he a killer in the night!”
Synopsis
A single mother in New Mexico senses her own death in the hands of a mysterious stalker.
Top Cast
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Dorothy McGuire
Crystal Benson
Stephen McNally
Steve Blackford
Mary Murphy
Randy Benson
Edgar Buchanan
Sheriff Lafe
John Howard
Josh Blake
Ron Hagerthy
John 'Hack' Hackenthal
Pepe Hern
Rudolfo Gonzáles
Eddy Waller
'Spud' Kelly
Carolyn Jones
Mary Rose
Rosa Turich
Juana
Julian Rivero
Carlos
Celia Lovsky
Mother
William Bailey
Ed Jenkins
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Gonzales
Bob Carney
Round-Faced Man
Joseph Vitale
Big Man
Paul Lukather
Deputy (as Paul London)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Make Haste to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Warren Duff, Mildred Gordon, Gordon Gordon
Elmer Bernstein
John L. Russell
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Make Haste to Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Make Haste to Live about?
A single mother in New Mexico senses her own death in the hands of a mysterious stalker.
Who directed Make Haste to Live?
Make Haste to Live was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Make Haste to Live?
The principal cast of Make Haste to Live includes Dorothy McGuire, Stephen McNally, Mary Murphy, Edgar Buchanan, John Howard.
When was Make Haste to Live released and how long is it?
Make Haste to Live was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Make Haste to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Make Haste to Live was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Make Haste to Live based on a book or true story?
Make Haste to Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mildred Gordon", Novel: "Gordon Gordon".