Death Be Not Proud

1975 "The True Story of a Brave Young Man Who Gave His Parents a Legacy Of Life....and Love."

Death Be Not Proud

7.9 | 1h40m | NR | en | Drama

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.

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7.9 | 1h40m | NR | en | Drama | More Info

Released: February. 04,1975 | Released Producted By: Australian Broadcasting Corporation , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/463220/Death-Be-Not-Proud/

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Robby Benson , Arthur Hill , Jane Alexander

Director

Michael Chapman

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Cast

Robby Benson

as Johnny Gunther

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Arthur Hill

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Jane Alexander

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Reviews

willeyrebecca I was 11yrs old when I saw this movie and I'm now 46yrs old. It touched me dearly and I've loved Robby Benson the rest of my life so far. I agree with all reviews on this movie it's High Emotion and my Empathy for this character is still impressed on my mind and WHERE CAN I GET IT ON DVD. If they put all these useless TV movies on DVD, Why not this one its worth so much more than the others! I have for years told the story to everyone about the movie Robby Benson stared in and he played this boy that was very sick and I couldn't have a conversation with anyone about it because no one had ever seen it. I am so glad to see a few others remember this wonderful movie and wish it could cause a least a cult following like some movies do experience. Robby B. was great in this movie. I've also enjoyed the rest of his he has stared in and directed or produced.

spfi SPOILER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Back in 1975, I was 9 years old and my parents thought this movie would be to emotional and wouldn't let me see it. So I saw it as an adult and still cried. The incredible attitude that Benson's character has despite having terminal brain cancer is a true example of what every human being should act like. At the end, Robbie still graduates from College and if that scene doesn't leave you teary eyed nothing will. Great movie!

joave I saw this movie when I was 14. I was extremely touched, even at that age, by the film. I was even more so knowing that the film was based on a true story about a boy that accidentally hit his head on a banister and then developed cancer in his head years later. It shows the courage and determination of this young man to survive. The impression of the film is that it is merely telling his story so others know. It was an extremely moving film that was very well acted and directed. Definitely belongs on the top 250.

jv-5 "Death Be Not Proud" is a fine film which is based on the memoir of the same name. If you've never read the book, you ought to. In the film, Robby Benson gives a wonderful performance, as does Arthur Hill. This is a story that has stayed close to my heart for nearly 25 years now. Rent it today and you'll never forget it. Trust me.