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I Want to Live!

Starring:	Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent, Theodore Bikel, Wesley Lau
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

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Prostitute, party girl, perjurer, bad-check passer, petty criminal.

She's all this and more...but is she a murderer? Susan Hayward won 1958's Best Actress Academy AwardÂ(r) for her "sensational, nerve-shattering performance" (Los Angeles Times) in this harrowing, "must-see" (The Motion Picture Guide) tale that will leave you breathless with suspense. Arrested for fatally beating an elderly widow, Barbara Graham (Hayward) at first goads the police, refusing to answer their questions. But when an alleged accomplice turns state's evidence, Graham insists that she's innocent. Condemned by the press and the public, Graham is found guilty of murder and sentenced to die in the gas chamber. But as her execution date nears, Graham desperately attempts to expose the truth and save her life against all odds.

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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

Aspect Ratio :	1.66:1

Publisher :	MGM (Video & DVD)

Binding :	DVD

Encoding :	Region 1 ( Compatible with equipment typically sold in U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda )

Brand :	MGM HOME VIDEO (UNDER FOX)

Release Date :	07 May, 2002

EAN :	9780792852544

Running Time :	120 minutes

Features :	Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC

Studio :	MGM (Video & DVD)

ISBN :	0792852540

Theatrical Release Date :	18 November, 1958

Music Label :	MGM (Video & DVD)

UPC :	027616875792

Manufacturer :	MGM (Video & DVD)

Box Dimensions :	7.4" long x 5.1" wide x 0.6" high

Number of Items :	1

Shipping Weight :	0.25 pounds

Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews

I Want To Live - DVD ~ 03 September, 2009

Excellent movie with an powerful performance by Susan Hayward. She deserved the oscar she won for her role in this movie. Not an easy movie to watch. Heart wrenching!

One of the best ~ 15 July, 2009

Last saw this film when it first came out. What a treat to watch it again.In my opinion,Susan Hayward was one of the finest actress of that era.

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Excellent service ~ 05 June, 2009

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.

Ten stars ~ 15 January, 2009

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.

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I got great service! ~ 13 January, 2009

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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