They Drive by Night
Director: Raoul Walsh
"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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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
Joyce Compton
Sue Carter (uncredited)
John Litel
Harry McNamara
George Tobias
George Rondolos
Henry O'Neill
District Attorney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
In brief
They Drive by Night (1940) is a drama, crime, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 139 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 35min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Drive by Night online?
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How long is They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).
What rating does They Drive by Night have?
They Drive by Night has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 139 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is They Drive by Night from?
They Drive by Night was released in 1940.
