
I Want to Live!
Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.
Release Year
1958
Runtime
120 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.
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I Want to Live! is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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