We Who Are About to Die(1937)
The Terrific drama about men who are about to die!
We Who Are About to Die Synopsis
John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.
We Who Are About to Die (1937) is a drama and crime film directed by Christy Cabanne, released on January 8, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak, John Beal and Ray Mayer. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Christy Cabanne
- Writers:
- David Lamson, John Twist
- Producers:
- Edward Small
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions
- Status:
- Released
We Who Are About to Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Preston Foster
as Steven Mathews
Ann Dvorak
as Connie Stewart
John Beal
as John Thompson
- Ray Mayer
Ray Mayer
as Bright Boy Schultz
Gordon Jones
as Slim Tolliver
Russell Hopton
as MacAndrews
J. Carrol Naish
as Nick Trotti
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Tip Fuller
Frank Jenks
as Clyde Beasley
John Wray
as Jerry Daley
Frank M. Thomas
as M.L. Carter
Barnett Parker
as John Barkley
Key crew
Directed by Christy Cabanne, written by David Lamson and John Twist, produced by Edward Small.
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We Who Are About to Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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We Who Are About to Die – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in We Who Are About to Die?
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The main cast of We Who Are About to Die (1937) includes Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak, John Beal, Ray Mayer and Gordon Jones. The film was directed by Christy Cabanne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Who Are About to Die released?
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We Who Are About to Die was released on January 8, 1937 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is We Who Are About to Die worth watching?
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We Who Are About to Die (1937) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.