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They Drive by Night

Raoul Walsh · 1940 · Drama, Crime, Thriller · 1h 35m · NR · ★ 6.9
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No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!

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.

Released in United States Jul 26, 1940Runtime 1h 35mRated NRRating 6.9/10 (139 votes)

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Cast

George Raft
George Raft
Joe Fabrini
Ann Sheridan
Ann Sheridan
Cassie Hartley
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
Lana Carlsen
Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Paul Fabrini
Gale Page
Gale Page
Pearl Fabrini
Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Ed Carlsen
Roscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns
Irish McGurn
Joyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Sue Carter (uncredited)
John Litel
John Litel
Harry McNamara
George Tobias
George Tobias
George Rondolos
Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
District Attorney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

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