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title: "Nobody Lives Forever"
year: 1946
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nobody-lives-forever-1946"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26657
imdb_id: "tt0038780"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Nobody Lives Forever (1946) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Nobody Lives Forever.
Year: 1946.
Release Date: 11/01/1946 (US).
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Film Noir.
Director: Jean Negulesco.
Source Material: Based on the novel of the same name by W. R. Burnett.
Cast: John Garfield, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Walter Brennan, Faye Emerson, George Coulouris, George Tobias.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Plot: A con artist falls for the rich widow he's trying to fleece.
Origin: American.
Draft 1: Nobody Lives Forever is a 1946 American crime film noir directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by W. R. Burnett. It features a cast that includes John Garfield and Geraldine Fitzgerald, along with Walter Brennan, Faye Emerson, George Coulouris, and George Tobias. The movie falls into the crime

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Negulesco
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Garfield** as *Nick Blake*
- **Geraldine Fitzgerald** as *Gladys Halvorsen*
- **Walter Brennan** as *Pop Gruber*
- **Faye Emerson** as *Toni Blackburn*
- **George Coulouris** as *Doc Ganson*
- **George Tobias** as *Al Doyle*
- **Robert Shayne** as *Chet King*
- **Richard Gaines** as *Charles Manning*
- **Richard Erdman** as *Bellboy, The Marwood Arms*
- **James Flavin** as *Shake Thomas*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nobody Lives Forever online?
Nobody Lives Forever is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nobody Lives Forever worth watching?
Nobody Lives Forever holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nobody Lives Forever and when was it released?
Nobody Lives Forever is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1946. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nobody Lives Forever?
Nobody Lives Forever was directed by Jean Negulesco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nobody Lives Forever — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26657)
- [Nobody Lives Forever (1946) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038780/fullcredits/)
- [Nobody Lives Forever (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody_Lives_Forever_(film))
- [Nobody Lives Forever (1946) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26657-nobody-lives-forever/cast)
- [Nobody Lives Forever Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/nobody-lives-forever/20001802/credits/)

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