I Want to Live!
starring: Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Lau
directed by: Robert Wise
directed by: Robert Wise
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Based on a true story this powerful drama stars Susan Hayward in her Best Actress Oscar-winning performance as a woman condemned by society and the law to a private hell. She plays Barbara Graham a fast-living party girl who finds herself facing a death sentence for something she didn't do. Framed by the real killer she is desperate to clear herself.System Requirements:Starring: Susan Hayward.Running Time: 121 Min.This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.Copyright 2002 MGM Studios. Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 027616875792 Manufacturer No: 1003430
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Susan Hayward won an Academy Award® for her performance in the compelling 1958 classic I Want to Live! Hayward plays Barbara Graham, a "good-time girl" with a heart of gold and absolutely no instincts about when to drop a bad association. After bouncing in and out of the prison system for a series of petty crimes, Graham suddenly finds herself framed for murder and facing the death penalty. Hayward is simply marvelous, giving a wrenching, complex performance without ever becoming maudlin. Director Robert Wise ratchets the tension up to a nearly unbearable level, making Barbara's moments of hope as agonizing as those of her despair. The film is based on the story of the real-life Barbara Graham, taken from her letters and interviews with reporter Ed Montgomery. Montgomery himself appears as a character, and the film is surprisingly evenhanded about condemning his own role in Graham's conviction. This is definitely a must-see for Hayward fans. --Ali Davis
Based on a true story this powerful drama stars Susan Hayward in her Best Actress Oscar-winning performance as a woman condemned by society and the law to a private hell. She plays Barbara Graham a fast-living party girl who finds herself facing a death sentence for something she didn't do. Framed by the real killer she is desperate to clear herself.System Requirements:Starring: Susan Hayward.Running Time: 121 Min.This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.Copyright 2002 MGM Studios. Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 027616875792 Manufacturer No: 1003430
Amazon.com:
Susan Hayward won an Academy Award® for her performance in the compelling 1958 classic I Want to Live! Hayward plays Barbara Graham, a "good-time girl" with a heart of gold and absolutely no instincts about when to drop a bad association. After bouncing in and out of the prison system for a series of petty crimes, Graham suddenly finds herself framed for murder and facing the death penalty. Hayward is simply marvelous, giving a wrenching, complex performance without ever becoming maudlin. Director Robert Wise ratchets the tension up to a nearly unbearable level, making Barbara's moments of hope as agonizing as those of her despair. The film is based on the story of the real-life Barbara Graham, taken from her letters and interviews with reporter Ed Montgomery. Montgomery himself appears as a character, and the film is surprisingly evenhanded about condemning his own role in Graham's conviction. This is definitely a must-see for Hayward fans. --Ali Davis
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- Excellent service
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.
Rating: - Ten stars
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.
Rating: - I got great service!
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.
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- Just One More...
Only one more needed to complete my Susan Hayward, cherished collection..."Backstreet".Love all of my Hayward films, a true grit actress and beautiful to watch.
Rating: - 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.
- Excellent serviceI 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.
- Ten starsRiveting. 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.
- I got great service!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.
- Just One More...Only one more needed to complete my Susan Hayward, cherished collection..."Backstreet".Love all of my Hayward films, a true grit actress and beautiful to watch.
- 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.
