He Walked by Night
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Originally released in 1949. He Walked by Night is a thriller/crime film. directed by Alfred L. Werker. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, and Roy Roberts
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1949
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (99 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bryan Foy Productions
- Eagle-Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is He Walked by Night?
He Walked by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was He Walked by Night released?
He Walked by Night was released on February 6, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in He Walked by Night?
The main cast of He Walked by Night includes Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts, Whit Bissell, James Cardwell.