Why Must I Die(1960)
Honey you're nothing but a good-time girl...you're guilty as sin!!
Why Must I Die Synopsis
A night club singer who is the daughter of a small-town crook is tried and convicted of murder.
Why Must I Die (1960) is a crime and drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on June 1, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Terry Moore, Debra Paget, Bert Freed and Juli Reding. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- Richard Bernstein, George Waters, George Waters
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Richard LaSalle
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Viscount Films - Terry Moore Production
- Status:
- Released
Why Must I Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terry Moore
as Lois King
Debra Paget
as Dottie Manson
Bert Freed
as Adler
Juli Reding
as Mitzi
Lionel Ames
as Eddie Rainey
Richard LePore
as Sinclair (as Richard Le Pore)
Sid Melton
as Morrie Waltzer
- Selette Cole
Selette Cole
as Peggy Taylor
- Holly Harris
Holly Harris
as Miss Bradley
Robert Shayne
as Charlie Munro
Damian O'Flynn
as Walter Dennison
- Fred Sherman
Fred Sherman
as "Red" King, Lois' Father
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by Richard Bernstein, George Waters and George Waters.
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Why Must I Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Why Must I Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Must I Die online?
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Why Must I Die (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Why Must I Die?
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The main cast of Why Must I Die (1960) includes Terry Moore, Debra Paget, Bert Freed, Juli Reding and Lionel Ames. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Must I Die released?
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Why Must I Die was released on June 1, 1960 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Why Must I Die worth watching?
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Why Must I Die (1960) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.