Knock on Any Door(1949)
“It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!”
Overview
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
Santana Pictures Corporation
Budget
$900K
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Andrew Morton
John Derek
as Nick Romano
George Macready
as Dist. Atty. Kerman
Allene Roberts
as Emma
Candy Toxton
as Adele Morton
Mickey Knox
as Vito
Barry Kelley
as Judge Drake
Florence Auer
as Aunt Lena (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
as Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
as Ma Romano (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Cashier (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
as Barber (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$900K
Production Companies
Santana Pictures Corporation • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Knock on Any Door?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Knock on Any Door (1949).
What is Knock on Any Door about?▼
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Who directed Knock on Any Door?▼
Knock on Any Door was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1949. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Knock on Any Door?▼
Knock on Any Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Knock on Any Door?▼
The cast of Knock on Any Door includes Humphrey Bogart as Andrew Morton, John Derek as Nick Romano, George Macready as Dist. Atty. Kerman, Allene Roberts as Emma, Candy Toxton as Adele Morton and more.
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