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I Died a Thousand Times (1955) | Criteria

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I Died a Thousand Times

English • 1955 • 1h 49m

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Director

Synopsis

After aging criminal Roy Earle is released from prison he decides to pull one last heist before retiring — by robbing a resort hotel.

Included in
Noir in Color
Position 8
Included in
July 2022
Position 37

Credits

Crew

DirectorStuart Heisler

WriterW.R. Burnett

CinematographerTed D. McCord

ComposerDavid Buttolph

EditorClarence Kolster

ProducerWillis Goldbeck

Cast

Jack Palanceas Roy Earle / Roy Collins

Shelley Wintersas Marie Garson

Lori Nelsonas Velma

as Babe Kossuck

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalezas Chico

Lon Chaney Jr.as Big Mac

Earl Hollimanas Red

Perry Lopezas Louis Mendoza

Richard Davalosas Lon Preisser

Howard St. Johnas Doc Banton

Olive Careyas Ma Goodhue

Ralph Moodyas Pa Goodhue

James Millicanas Jack Kranmer

Bill Kennedyas Sheriff

Nick Adamsas Bellboy (uncredited)

Chris Alcaideas Sheriff's Deputy (uncredited)

Fay Bakeras Woman in Tropico Lobby (uncredited)

Larry J. Blakeas Healy (uncredited)

Nesdon Boothas Tom (uncredited)

Paul Brinegaras Bus Driver (uncredited)