“WOW” This is a fantastic portrayal of both the inhumaness of the death penalty and how ‘the media’ is all too powerful. It is a scary insight for modern times, for it was filmed years ago. The last part of the film, centering around the gas chamber is especially chilling.

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Ten stars
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….more info

sucker for oldies
I remember watching this with my Mom (now deceased) and how strong a movie it was for the age I was at. I had not seen it since and I do buy alot of old movies besides new, very versatile mix, but Susan Hayward is a legend too….more info

Unforgettable Susan Hayward…. and Robert Wise
Susan Hayward was and still remains one of the most enduring Hollywood actresses of her era.

In “I want to live” she is no less than extraordinary, extremely moving,irritating,horrible,beautiful…..

Under the brilliant direction of classic director Robert Wise, she and the supporting players have acted a true classic.

I don’t want to forget to mention the riveting music score which accompanies each step of the story.

Wether the story is accurate or not is secondary.The monstruous cruelty of death penalty (wether one is guilty or not) is the issue.

The film shows what human nature is ….in all its aspects.It is a thrilling experience, harrowing.

You ‘ll never forget the face of Susan Hayward in the last 20 minutes of the movie.It ’s ALL in her face, hope,despair,anger,torture,relief,resignation,revolt,denial,…hope again,fight …life…death.

If what she does is “overacting” according to some revieuwers here,then I like overacting…

She IS the real life….and the real life is mostly rougher than film…

The face of Susan Hayward in “I want to live”…. will live on and on and on….more info