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The Good Die Young

1954-03-02 · 100 min · ★ 6.3

Thriller · Crime

An amoral, psychotic playboy incites three men who are down on their luck to commit a mail van robbery, which goes badly wrong.

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Directors
Lewis Gilbert
Production companies
Romulus Films, Remus
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyMiles 'Rave' Ravenscourt
Richard BasehartRichard BasehartJoe Halsey
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsMary Halsey
Gloria GrahameGloria GrahameDenise Blaine
John IrelandJohn IrelandEddie Blaine
Rène RayRène RayAngela Morgan
Stanley BakerStanley BakerMike Morgan
Margaret LeightonMargaret LeightonEve Ravenscourt
Robert MorleyRobert MorleySir Francis Ravenscourt
Freda JacksonFreda JacksonMrs. Freeman
James KenneyJames KenneyDave, Angela's Brother
Susan ShawSusan ShawDoris, Girl in the Pub
Lee PattersonLee PattersonTod Maslin
Sandra DorneSandra DornePretty Girl
Leslie DwyerLeslie DwyerStookey
Patricia McCarronPatricia McCarronCarole
George RoseGeorge RoseBunny
Joan HealWoman
Walter HuddWalter HuddDr. Reed
Zena BarryAir Hostess

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