They Live by Night(1949)
Cops or no cops I'm going through!
They Live by Night Synopsis
An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
They Live by Night (1949) is a crime, romance and drama film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on November 1, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva and Jay C. Flippen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers:
- Charles Schnee, Nicholas Ray, Edward Anderson
- Producers:
- John Houseman
- Cinematographer:
- George E. Diskant
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
They Live by Night (1949) Trailer
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They Live by Night Videos & Clips
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They Live by Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cathy O'Donnell
as Catherine "Keechie" Mobley
Farley Granger
as Arthur "Bowie" Bowers
Howard Da Silva
as Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley
Jay C. Flippen
as Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield
Helen Craig
as Mattie
Will Wright
as Mobley
William Phipps
as Young Farmer
Ian Wolfe
as Hawkins
Harry Harvey
as Hagenheimer
- Marie Bryant
Marie Bryant
as Singer
Will Lee
as Jeweler
James Nolan
as Schreiber
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray, written by Charles Schnee, Nicholas Ray and Edward Anderson, produced by John Houseman.
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They Live by Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 189 ratings.
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They Live by Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Live by Night online?
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They Live by Night (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in They Live by Night?
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The main cast of They Live by Night (1949) includes Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, Jay C. Flippen and Helen Craig. 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 They Live by Night released?
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They Live by Night was released on November 1, 1949 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is They Live by Night worth watching?
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They Live by Night (1949) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They Live by Night?
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