

Once Before I Die
1966, English. Directed by John Derek.
When the heat of the jungle and the hell of war cross paths
Stranded behind enemy lines when the Japanese attack the Philippines in late 1941, Lt. Bailey must lead a group of soldiers and their families to safety and the streets of Manila. During the perilous trek, Alex befriends a virginal young soldier whose only desire is to have sex once before he dies.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 1 December 1966
- Country
- United States of America, Philippines
- Written by
- Vance Skarstedt, Anthony March
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Once Before I Die runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Once Before I Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Before I Die on?
Once Before I Die isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Before I Die?
If you liked Once Before I Die, try The Scarlet and the Black, They Were Expendable, Flyboys.
Who directed Once Before I Die?
Once Before I Die (1966) was directed by John Derek and stars Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel.