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I Want to Live! (1958)
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Barbara Graham is a woman with dubious moral standards, often a guest in seedy bars. She has been sentenced for some petty crimes... See full summary » Director:Robert Wise |
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Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery
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Peg
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Carl G.G. Palmberg
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Wesley Lau | ... |
Henry L. Graham
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Philip Coolidge | ... |
Emmett Perkins
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Lou Krugman | ... |
John R. 'Jack' Santo
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James Philbrook | ... |
Bruce King
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Bartlett Robinson | ... |
District Attorney Milton
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Gage Clarke | ... |
Attorney Richard G. Tibrow
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Joe De Santis | ... |
Al Matthews
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John Marley | ... |
Father Devers
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Raymond Bailey | ... |
San Quentin Warden
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Alice Backes | ... |
Barbara, San Quentin Nurse
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Gertrude Flynn | ... |
San Quentin Matron
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Storyline
Barbara Graham is a woman with dubious moral standards, often a guest in seedy bars. She has been sentenced for some petty crimes. Two men she knows murder an older woman. When they get caught they start to think that Barbara has helped the police arresting them. As a revenge they tell the police that Barbara is the murderer. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Quero Viver! See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Barbara Graham: How would you know?
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Art Farmer (trumpet)
Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax)
Frank Rosolino (trombone)
Bud Shank (alto sax and flute)
Pete Jolly (piano)
Red Mitchell (bass)
Shelly Manne (drums) See more »
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The close-up of fake label on sulfuric acid bottle identifies Gidding Chemical as manufacturer. Nelson Gidding was the screenwriter. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When Barbara's son is brought to the jail for a visit, and the presence of the news media upsets Barbara, she retreats to an interior area of the jail and pounds on the wall in frustration. The "brick" wall gives slightly as he throws her weight onto it. See more »Quotes
San Quentin Capt.: [whispers] When you hear the pellets drop, count to ten. Take a deep breath. It's easier that way.Barbara Graham: How would you know?
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Soundtracks
Performed by:Art Farmer (trumpet)
Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax)
Frank Rosolino (trombone)
Bud Shank (alto sax and flute)
Pete Jolly (piano)
Red Mitchell (bass)
Shelly Manne (drums) See more »
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