We Who Are About to Die
1937, English. Directed by Christy Cabanne.
The Terrific drama about men who are about to die!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Preston FosterSteven Mathews
- Ann DvorakConnie Stewart
- John BealJohn Thompson
- Ray MayerBright Boy Schultz
- Gordon JonesSlim Tolliver
- Russell HoptonMacAndrews
- J. Carrol NaishNick Trotti
- Paul HurstTip Fuller
- Frank JenksClyde Beasley
- John WrayJerry Daley
- Frank M. ThomasM.L. Carter
- Barnett ParkerJohn Barkley
Details
- Released
- 8 January 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Twist
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We Who Are About to Die: quick answers
Is We Who Are About to Die worth watching?
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How long is We Who Are About to Die?
We Who Are About to Die runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does We Who Are About to Die have a post-credits scene?
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We Who Are About to Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
We Who Are About to Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is We Who Are About to Die on?
We Who Are About to Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 January 1937. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like We Who Are About to Die?
If you liked We Who Are About to Die, try Each Dawn I Die, The Quiller Memorandum, They Made Me a Fugitive.
Who directed We Who Are About to Die?
We Who Are About to Die (1937) was directed by Christy Cabanne and stars Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak, John Beal.