They Live by Night

Cops or no cops I'm going through!

19491h 36m6.8(191 votes)

CrimeRomanceDrama

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. It stars Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, and Howard Da Silva. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 191 votes.

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Director

Nicholas Ray

Cast

Cathy O'Donnell

Catherine "Keechie" Mobley

Farley Granger

Arthur "Bowie" Bowers

Howard Da Silva

Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley

Jay C. Flippen

Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield

Helen Craig

Mattie

Will Wright

Mobley

William Phipps

Young Farmer

Is They Live by Night Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of crime, romance, and drama, They Live by Night is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About They Live by Night

Where can I watch They Live by Night?

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Who stars in They Live by Night?

They Live by Night stars Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, and Jay C. Flippen, and was directed by Nicholas Ray.

How long is They Live by Night?

They Live by Night has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did They Live by Night come out?

They Live by Night was released in 1949.

What genre is They Live by Night?

They Live by Night is a crime, romance, and drama film.

Is They Live by Night worth watching?

They Live by Night holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.