I Want to Live! (1958)

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I Want to Live!
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Directed by	Robert Wise
Cast	Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Lau, Raymond Bailey, Wendell Holmes, Lou Krugman, Gavin MacLeod, John Marley, James Philbrook and Joe De Santis
Theatrical Release	November 18, 1958
DVD Release	May 7, 2002
Running Time	121 minutes
MPAA Rating	NR (Not Rated)
UPC Code	027616875792
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A Virtuoso Performance By A Legend!

Susan Hayward won the Academy Award in 1958 for her performance of a woman on death row. Probably the best thing Hayward ever did, one gets the sense that her character is wrongly accused of murder. The story and plot move at a great pace, and all the performances are strong. Direction is also superb. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon watching an Oscar performance in the making. The film comes in widescreen and the only extras are the trailer. Highly recommended. July 31, 2008

Susan is unforgettable

I Want to Live is an excellent example of how the press can influence people. Barbara Graham got in with the wrong crowd and they were quite willing to let her take all the blame. The truth comes too late. Does this sound familiar? I enjoyed the movie when it first came out and now enjoy it as a senior citizen! April 27, 2008

I want to live

I had seen this movie years ago and was not disappointed watching it again. The company sent the product in excellent condition and in a timely manner. I would not hesitate ordering from this distributor again. February 8, 2008

sucker for oldies

I remember watching this with my Mom (now deceased) and how strong a movie it was for the age I was at. I had not seen it since and I do buy alot of old movies besides new, very versatile mix, but Susan Hayward is a legend too. January 29, 2008

Unforgettable Susan Hayward.... and Robert Wise

Susan Hayward was and still remains one of the most enduring Hollywood actresses of her era.

In "I want to live" she is no less than extraordinary, extremely moving,irritating,horrible,beautiful.....

Under the brilliant direction of classic director Robert Wise, she and the supporting players have acted a true classic.
I don't want to forget to mention the riveting music score which accompanies each step of the story.

Wether the story is accurate or not is secondary.The monstruous cruelty of death penalty (wether one is guilty or not) is the issue.

The film shows what human nature is ....in all its aspects.It is a thrilling experience, harrowing.

You 'll never forget the face of Susan Hayward in the last 20 minutes of the movie.It 's ALL in her face, hope,despair,anger,torture,relief,resignation,revolt,denial,...hope again,fight ...life...death.

If what she does is "overacting" according to some revieuwers here,then I like overacting...
She IS the real life....and the real life is mostly rougher than film...

The face of Susan Hayward in "I want to live".... will live on and on and on. December 29, 2007

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