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I Want To Live (1958)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Robert Wise
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Simon Oakland, Susan Hayward, Theodore Bikel, Virginia Vincent
Published ID: 207
UPC: 027616875792,
Plot: Grim, almost unbearably intense, I Want To Live is the story of the life and execution of Barbara Graham (Susan Hayward) a perjurer, prostitute, liar and drug addict. The product of a broken home, Graham works as a shill, luring gullible men into crooked card games. She attempts to go straight, marries the wrong man, and has a baby. When her life falls apart, she returns to her former profession and is involved in a murder. Despite her claims of innocence, she is convicted and executed. Robert Wise directs the uniformly fine cast with grim efficiency, telling Graham's story in a series of adroitly crafted scenes that won him a well-deserved Academy Award nomination. However, the film belongs to Susan Hayward who gives a intense, shattering performance without one false note. Her performance is so grimly focused that she is, at times, almost unbearable to watch. The final scenes, which lead up to Graham's execution, are exhausting in their emotional intensity as the audience is spared nothing of Graham's agony, despair and desperation when she finally loses the long battle to save her life. Whether one sees Graham as a murderer or a hapless victim of society, the power and relentless, sordid reality of her story leaves an indelible memory in the mind of the viewer. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
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I Want To Live - DVD
Added 9/3/2009
Excellent movie with an powerful performance by Susan Hayward. She deserved the oscar she won for her role in this movie. Not an easy movie to watch. Heart wrenching!
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One of the best
Added 7/15/2009
Last saw this film when it first came out. What a treat to watch it again.In my opinion,Susan Hayward was one of the finest actress of that era.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Excellent service
Added 6/5/2009
I am very satisfied with the service I received. I ordered the movie one day via expedited shipping and received it within the time frame! The product was in excellent condition as well.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Ten stars
Added 1/15/2009
Riveting. Susan Hayward's performance is frighteningly real. The story is a little frustrating because she can't get out of her own way. It's cold, dark and depressing, but a must see if you like the old stuff.
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I got great service!
Added 1/13/2009
I received my DVD in a few days. Since it was a Christmas present for my sister, I appreciated the fact that it arrived so quickly.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
I Want To Live - DVD
Added 9/3/2009
Excellent movie with an powerful performance by Susan Hayward. She deserved the oscar she won for her role in this movie. Not an easy movie to watch. Heart wrenching!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
One of the best
Added 7/15/2009
Last saw this film when it first came out. What a treat to watch it again.In my opinion,Susan Hayward was one of the finest actress of that era.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Excellent service
Added 6/5/2009
I am very satisfied with the service I received. I ordered the movie one day via expedited shipping and received it within the time frame! The product was in excellent condition as well.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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