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| I Want to Live! | 
 enlarge | Director: Robert Wise
Actors: Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Lau
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 8017
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 121
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 1003430
ISBN: 0792852540
UPC: 027616875792
EAN: 9780792852544
ASIN: B000062XEZ
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 1958
Release Date: May 7, 2002
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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
Product Description
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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 A Virtuoso Performance By A Legend! July 31, 2008
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.
Susan is unforgettable April 27, 2008
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!
 I want to live February 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
sucker for oldies January 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Unforgettable Susan Hayward.... and Robert Wise December 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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