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The Man Who Died Twice

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
318
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Rod Cameron and Vera Ralston in The Man Who Died Twice (1958)
Film NoirCrimeDramaThriller

Nightclub owner T.J. Brennon dies in a car accident and two narcotics agents are killed in his apartment, prompting an investigation by the local police aided by Brennon's cop brother Bill.Nightclub owner T.J. Brennon dies in a car accident and two narcotics agents are killed in his apartment, prompting an investigation by the local police aided by Brennon's cop brother Bill.Nightclub owner T.J. Brennon dies in a car accident and two narcotics agents are killed in his apartment, prompting an investigation by the local police aided by Brennon's cop brother Bill.

  • Director
    • Joseph Kane
  • Writer
    • Richard C. Sarafian
  • Stars
    • Rod Cameron
    • Vera Ralston
    • Mike Mazurki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    318
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Kane
    • Writer
      • Richard C. Sarafian
    • Stars
      • Rod Cameron
      • Vera Ralston
      • Mike Mazurki
    • 11User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast28

    Rod Cameron
    Rod Cameron
    • William 'Bill' Brennon
    Vera Ralston
    Vera Ralston
    • Lynn Brennon
    Mike Mazurki
    Mike Mazurki
    • Rak
    Gerald Milton
    Gerald Milton
    • Hart
    Richard Karlan
    Richard Karlan
    • Santoni
    Louis Jean Heydt
    Louis Jean Heydt
    • Police Captain Andy Hampton
    Don Megowan
    Don Megowan
    • T.J. Brennon
    John Maxwell
    John Maxwell
    • Chief Sloane
    Robert Anderson
    Robert Anderson
    • Police Sgt. Williams
    • (as Bob Anderson)
    Paul Picerni
    Paul Picerni
    • George
    Don Haggerty
    Don Haggerty
    • Frank
    Luana Anders
    Luana Anders
    • Young Girl Addict
    Jesslyn Fax
    Jesslyn Fax
    • Sally Hemphill
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Minelli
    Don Ames
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Rayford Barnes
    Rayford Barnes
    • Police Technician
    • (uncredited)
    Louis Cavalier
    Louis Cavalier
    • Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Kane
    • Writer
      • Richard C. Sarafian
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews11

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Final film appearance of Vera Ralston, who retired from acting after this role.
    • Goofs
      When Lynn mixes drinks Bill picks up the doll from the shelf and puts it on the bar. After they finish coffee he leaves and the doll is back on the shelf.
    • Quotes
      • William 'Bill' Brennon: I still want my cut.
      • Hart: Cut him!
    • Connections
      Featured in In Naturama A Guide to Republic Pictures' Short-Lived Film Format (2026)
    • Soundtracks
      There I Was In Love
      Words and music by Jerry Gladston & Al De Lory

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 6, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rauschgift-Banditen
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Ventura Pictures Corporation
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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