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34% Critic Match
Once Before I Die
“When the heat of the jungle and the hell of war cross paths”
3.4 / 10• 1966• 1h 37m•NR• English
DramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ursula Andress
Alex
Lead
John Derek
Bailey
Richard Jaeckel
Lt. Custer
Ron Ely
Soldier
Rod Lauren
Captain
VS
Vance Skarstedt
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What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Derek's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Once Before I Die is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
