They Drive by Night
"No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!"
Originally released in 1940. They Drive by Night is a drama/crime film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring George Raft, Ann Sheridan, and Ida Lupino
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (130 votes)
Budget
$539K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $539,000
- Revenue
- $1,596,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tryin...
Who directed They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was They Drive by Night released?
They Drive by Night was released on July 26, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Drive by Night?
The main cast of They Drive by Night includes George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart, Gale Page.
Is They Drive by Night worth watching?
They Drive by Night has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 130 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.