Knock on Any Door(1949)
It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!
Knock on Any Door Synopsis
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Knock on Any Door (1949) is a drama and crime film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on February 22, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, George Macready and Allene Roberts. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers:
- John Monks Jr., Willard Motley, Daniel Taradash
- Producers:
- Robert Lord
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Composer:
- George Antheil
- Production:
- Santana Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Status:
- Released
Knock on Any Door (1949) Trailer
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Knock on Any Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Andrew Morton
John Derek
as Nick Romano
George Macready
as Dist. Atty. Kerman
Allene Roberts
as Emma
Candy Toxton
as Adele Morton
Mickey Knox
as Vito
Barry Kelley
as Judge Drake
Florence Auer
as Aunt Lena (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
as Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
as Ma Romano (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Cashier (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
as Barber (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray, written by John Monks Jr., Willard Motley and Daniel Taradash, produced by Robert Lord.
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Knock on Any Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 75 ratings.
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Knock on Any Door – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Knock on Any Door online?
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Knock on Any Door (1949) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Knock on Any Door?
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The main cast of Knock on Any Door (1949) includes Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, George Macready, Allene Roberts and Candy Toxton. The film was directed by Nicholas Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Knock on Any Door released?
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Knock on Any Door was released on February 22, 1949 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Knock on Any Door worth watching?
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Knock on Any Door (1949) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Knock on Any Door?
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