They Drive by Night(1940)
“No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!”
Overview
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.
Director
Raoul Walsh
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$539K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
George Raft
as Joe Fabrini
Ann Sheridan
as Cassie Hartley
Ida Lupino
as Lana Carlsen
Humphrey Bogart
as Paul Fabrini
Gale Page
as Pearl Fabrini
Alan Hale
as Ed Carlsen
Roscoe Karns
as Irish McGurn
Joyce Compton
as Sue Carter (uncredited)
John Litel
as Harry McNamara
George Tobias
as George Rondolos
Henry O'Neill
as District Attorney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
as Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$539K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Drive by Night?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for They Drive by Night (1940).
What is They Drive by Night about?▼
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.
Who directed They Drive by Night?▼
They Drive by Night was directed by Raoul Walsh and released in 1940. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is They Drive by Night?▼
They Drive by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in They Drive by Night?▼
The cast of They Drive by Night includes George Raft as Joe Fabrini, Ann Sheridan as Cassie Hartley, Ida Lupino as Lana Carlsen, Humphrey Bogart as Paul Fabrini, Gale Page as Pearl Fabrini and more.
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