He Walked by Night(1949)
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Overview
Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.
Director
Alfred L. Werker
Studio
Bryan Foy Productions
Cast
Richard Basehart
as Roy Martin / Roy Morgan
Scott Brady
as Police Sgt. Marty Brennan
Roy Roberts
as Police Captain Breen
Whit Bissell
as Paul Reeves
James Cardwell
as Police Sgt. Chuck Jones
Jack Webb
as Lee Whitey
Reed Hadley
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Cady
as Pete Hammond
Dorothy Adams
as Milk Customer
Jane Adams
as Nurse Scanion (uncredited)
Jack Bailey
as Witness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited)
Alma Beltran
as Miss Montalvo (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Bryan Foy Productions • Eagle-Lion Films (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch He Walked by Night?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for He Walked by Night (1949).
What is He Walked by Night about?▼
Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.
Who directed He Walked by Night?▼
He Walked by Night was directed by Alfred L. Werker and released in 1949. It is a thriller, crime film.
How long is He Walked by Night?▼
He Walked by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in He Walked by Night?▼
The cast of He Walked by Night includes Richard Basehart as Roy Martin / Roy Morgan, Scott Brady as Police Sgt. Marty Brennan, Roy Roberts as Police Captain Breen, Whit Bissell as Paul Reeves, James Cardwell as Police Sgt. Chuck Jones and more.
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