Why Must I Die
1960, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Honey you're nothing but a good-time girl...you're guilty as sin!!
A night club singer who is the daughter of a small-town crook is tried and convicted of murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy Del RuthDirector
- Terry MooreLois King
- Debra PagetDottie Manson
- Bert FreedAdler
- Juli RedingMitzi
- Lionel AmesEddie Rainey
- Richard LePoreSinclair (as Richard Le Pore)
- Sid MeltonMorrie Waltzer
- Selette ColePeggy Taylor
- Holly HarrisMiss Bradley
- Robert ShayneCharlie Munro
- Damian O'FlynnWalter Dennison
- Fred Sherman"Red" King, Lois' Father
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Waters, Richard Bernstein
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Why Must I Die: quick answers
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How long is Why Must I Die?
Why Must I Die runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Why Must I Die have a post-credits scene?
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Why Must I Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why Must I Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why Must I Die on?
Why Must I Die isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why Must I Die?
If you liked Why Must I Die, try Johnny O'Clock, Ladies They Talk About, Marked Woman.
Who directed Why Must I Die?
Why Must I Die (1960) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars Terry Moore, Debra Paget, Bert Freed.