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starring: Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Laudirected by: Robert Wise
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304308400
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 630430840X
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: February 11, 1997
Running Time: 120 minutes
Sales Rank: 1211
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 1958
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Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
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.
Rating: - 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!
Rating:  - 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.
Rating: - 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.
Rating: - 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.
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