Once Before I Die

"When the heat of the jungle and the hell of war cross paths"

Dec 1 1966 Not Rated 1h 37m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

WW-II 1941: Shortly after Pearl Harbor the Japanese attack the Philippine islands. A group of Polo playing soldiers and their families are surprised far off in the countryside. Lt. Bailey leads them back to Manila, but the streets are jammed with fugitives. On the trip Bailey's fiancée Alex talks with a 22 years old shy soldier. He tells her of his fears to die and admits that he's never been with a woman. Only once before he dies, he'd like to have sex.

Written by

Anthony March, Vance Skarstedt

Directed by

John Derek

Cast

Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel

Crew

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Production Countries

Philippines, United States of America

Production Companies

Vitri Films, Seven Arts Productions, F8

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
309
Average Rating
3.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA