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Better Off Dead [VHS]

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In BETTER OFF DEAD, a prosecutor (Ferrell) who won a death conviction against a murderess (Winningham) works to overturn the sentence seven years later, even as the execution date approaches. Her biggest obstacle: the condemned wants to die in the gas chamber.


As of 6/09, "Better Off Dead" was not available on DVD.

Related item:
In the most excellent film noir I WANT TO LIVE! (1958), Susan Hayward stars as a woman sentenced to die in California's gas chamber who loses one appeal after another. Cast includes Simon Oakland, Theodore Bikel, Raymond Bailey and Gavin MacLeod. Cameo by Jack Weston. (VHS) (DVD)


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(6.3) Better Off Dead (TV-1993) - Mare Winningham/Tyra Ferrell/Kevin Tighe/Don Harvey/Marilyn Coleman

I happened to stumble on this piece of work while thumbing thru the channels during my vacation in Aurora, Colorado, and I have to say that Mare Winningham played a wonderful part in this fine piece of work, directed by Neema Barnette. I happened to be drawn in by it because of everyday's life unexpected events that could turn wrong. Believe me, if you're into drama or suspense, this one's for you. If you get a chance to view, "Better Off Dead," please email me at jerrywashere2000@yahoo and tell me what you think. Thanks for viewing!!! ;-)

I saw this movie a long time ago on TV. I tried to buy it on DVD but it is not available. I made my own DVD from the video. Near the end, the video was very damaged and would not play. It was in terrible condition. I wrote the seller and no response.