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They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: They Drive by Night
  • Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1940-07-26
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (118 votes)
  • Budget: $539,000
  • Revenue: $1,596,000
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.633
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

George Raft

George Raft

as Joe Fabrini

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

as Cassie Hartley

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

as Lana Carlsen

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

as Paul Fabrini

Gale Page

Gale Page

as Pearl Fabrini

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

as Ed Carlsen

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

as Irish McGurn

Joyce Compton

Joyce Compton

as Sue Carter (uncredited)

John Litel

John Litel

as Harry McNamara

George Tobias

George Tobias

as George Rondolos

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Trailers & Clips

They Drive By Night - Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Drive by Night?

They Drive by Night is a Drama, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1940-07-26.

Who are the main actors in They Drive by Night?

The main cast includes George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart, Gale Page, .

Where can I watch They Drive by Night online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if They Drive by Night is available.

Is They Drive by Night based on a true story?

No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!

What is the IMDb rating of They Drive by Night?

They Drive by Night has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 118 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of They Drive by Night?

The movie had a production budget of $539,000 and earned $1,596,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for They Drive by Night?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was They Drive by Night filmed?

They Drive by Night was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is They Drive by Night?

The total runtime of They Drive by Night is 95 minutes.

Is They Drive by Night suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to They Drive by Night?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to They Drive by Night.

Does They Drive by Night have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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