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We Who Are About to Die

John Thompson, a former aircraft engineer, abandons his job in New Mexico after a heated dispute with his boss and decides to relocate to California with his girlfriend. However, his plans take a drastic turn when he's abducted by a criminal gang while on his way to collect his paycheck.

Aircraft engineer John Thompson quits his job in New Mexico after a disagreement with his boss and decides to move to California with his girlfriend. However, his plans are disrupted when he's kidnapped by a criminal gang who plan to rob his former employer's payroll office. Wearing John's uniform, they commit the crime, killing the paymaster and running over a child. John is arrested, charged, and convicted of robbery and murder, despite his protests of innocence. He's sentenced to death and sent to prison, where he awaits execution.

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Info about We Who Are About to Die

Studio(s): RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jan 08, 1937

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama