They Drive by Night

No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!

19401h 35m6.9(139 votes)

DramaCrimeThriller

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. It stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, and Ida Lupino. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 139 votes.

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Director

Raoul Walsh

Cast

George Raft

Joe Fabrini

Ann Sheridan

Cassie Hartley

Ida Lupino

Lana Carlsen

Humphrey Bogart

Paul Fabrini

Gale Page

Pearl Fabrini

Alan Hale

Ed Carlsen

Roscoe Karns

Irish McGurn

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Where can I watch They Drive by Night?

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Who stars in They Drive by Night?

They Drive by Night stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, and Humphrey Bogart, and was directed by Raoul Walsh.

How long is They Drive by Night?

They Drive by Night has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did They Drive by Night come out?

They Drive by Night was released in 1940.

What genre is They Drive by Night?

They Drive by Night is a drama, crime, and thriller film.

Is They Drive by Night worth watching?

They Drive by Night holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.