I Died a Thousand Times (1955) | Directed by Stuart Heisler

I Died a Thousand Times is a crime drama and film noir that retells the classic story of a doomed criminal and his final heist. It is a remake of the 1941 classic High Sierra, focusing on a hardened ex-convict who attempts one last job in the California mountains while battling both the law and his own vulnerabilities.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Film Noir

Director: Stuart Heisler

Stuart Heisler (1896–1979) was an American film director and editor known for his work in the 1940s and 1950s across a variety of genres, including noir, westerns, and war dramas. His notable films include The Glass Key (1942), Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947), and Tulsa (1949). He was recognized for his solid craftsmanship and ability to handle gritty storytelling with emotional intensity.

Star Cast:

Jack Palance as Roy Earle
Shelley Winters as Marie Garson
Lori Nelson as Velma
Lee Marvin as Babe Kossuck
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Chico
Lon Chaney Jr. as Big Mac
Dennis Hopper as Red
The film received mixed reviews upon release. While some critics admired Jack Palance’s brooding intensity and the film’s colorful Cinemascope remake of a noir classic, others felt it lacked the raw impact of the original High Sierra starring Humphrey Bogart. Nevertheless, it gained attention for its strong performances and its place in the 1950s cycle of crime remakes.

Fun Facts:

The film is a direct remake of High Sierra (1941), which had been a defining role for Humphrey Bogart.
Jack Palance took on Bogart’s iconic role, bringing a more menacing and physically imposing presence.
Shelley Winters, known for her tough and vulnerable screen personas, added depth to the female lead.
The movie was filmed in Cinemascope, giving the story a broader and more colorful visual style compared to the noir look of the 1941 original.
A young Dennis Hopper appears in one of his early screen roles.

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