Death Be Not Proud
Seen it?1975 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
Based on the book by famed author John Gunther about the life and early death of his teenage son Johnny, who died from a brain tumor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donald Wrye
- Robby BensonJohnny Gunther
- Arthur HillJohn Gunther
- Jane AlexanderFrances Gunther
- Linden ChilesDr. Tracy Putnam
- Ralph ClantonFrank Boyden
- Wendy PhillipsMary Wilson