I want to live! / a United Artists release ; [presented by] Figaro, Inc. ; produced by Walter Wanger ; screenplay by Nelson Gidding and Don M. Mankiewicz ; directed by Robert Wise.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, [2002]
Description1 videodisc (approximately 2 hr., 1 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Supplemental ContentConnect to reviews of this title online
Subjects
Graham, Barbara, 1923-1955--Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Trials (Murder)--United States. --Drama.
Death row inmates--United States. --Drama.
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States. --Drama.
Executions and executioners--United States. --Drama.

Other author/creatorWanger, Walter, 1894-1968 producer.
Other author/creatorGidding, Nelson screenwriter.
Other author/creatorMankiewicz, Don M., 1922-2015 screenwriter.
Other author/creatorWise, Robert, 1914-2005 director.
Other author/creatorHayward, Susan, 1917-1975 actor.
Other author/creatorOakland, Simon actor.
Other author/creatorVincent, Virginia, 1918-2013 actor.
Other author/creatorBikel, Theodore actor.
Other author/creatorLau, Wesley, actor.
Other author/creatorCoolidge, Philip, 1908-1967.
Other author/creatorKrugman, Lou.
Other author/creatorPhilbrook, James, 1924-1982.
Other author/creatorClarke, Gage, 1900-1964.
Other author/creatorMarley, John, 1907-1984.
Other author/creatorMarshall, Marion.
Other author/creatorMandel, Johnny.
Other author/creatorMontgomery, Edward S.
Other author/creatorGraham, Barbara, 1923-1955.
Other author/creatorUnited Artists Corporation.
Other author/creatorFigaro Incorporated.
Other author/creatorMGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Uniform titleI want to live! (Motion picture : 1958)
SeriesMGM DVD
MGM DVD. ^A998321
Abstract Arrested for fatally beating an elderly widow, Barbara Graham at first goads the police, refusing to answer their questions. But when an alleged accomplice turns state's evidence, Graham insists that she is innocent. Condemned by the press and the public, Graham is found guilty of murder and sentenced to die in the gas chamber. With her execution date getting near, Graham desperately attempts to expose the truth and save her life against all odds.
General noteBased on newspaper articles by Ed Montgomery, and the letters of Barbara Graham.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 1958.
General noteSpecial features: Original theatrical trailer.
CreditsPhotography, Lionel Lindon ; editor, William Hornbeck ; music, John Mandel.
Cast Susan Hayward (Barbara Graham), Simon Oakland (Ed Montgomery), Virginia Vincent (Peg), Theodore Bikel (Carl Palmberg), Wesley Lau (Henry Graham), Philip Coolidge, Lou Krugman, James Philbrook, Gage Clark, John Marley, Marion Marshall.
Audience Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards noteAcademy Awards, 1958: Best actress (Susan Hayward).
ISBN0792852540
ISBN9780792852544
UPC 027616875792
Publisher number1003430 MGM Home Entertainment

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .I28 2002 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold