They Drive by Night(1940)
No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!
They Drive by Night Synopsis
Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
They Drive by Night (1940) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on July 26, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 139 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- A.I. Bezzerides, Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $539,000
- Revenue:
- $1,596,000
- Status:
- Released
They Drive by Night (1940) Trailer
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They Drive by Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Raft
as Joe Fabrini
Ann Sheridan
as Cassie Hartley
Ida Lupino
as Lana Carlsen
Humphrey Bogart
as Paul Fabrini
Gale Page
as Pearl Fabrini
Alan Hale
as Ed Carlsen
Roscoe Karns
as Irish McGurn
Joyce Compton
as Sue Carter (uncredited)
John Litel
as Harry McNamara
George Tobias
as George Rondolos
Henry O'Neill
as District Attorney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
as Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by A.I. Bezzerides, Jerry Wald and Richard Macaulay.
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They Drive by Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 139 ratings.
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They Drive by Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Drive by Night online?
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They Drive by Night (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in They Drive by Night?
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The main cast of They Drive by Night (1940) includes George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart and Gale Page. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Drive by Night released?
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They Drive by Night was released on July 26, 1940 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is They Drive by Night worth watching?
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They Drive by Night (1940) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They Drive by Night?
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