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They Drive by Night
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They Drive by Night

1940-07-26 · 95 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 539,000
Revenue
USD 1,596,000

Top Cast

George RaftGeorge RaftJoe Fabrini
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanCassie Hartley
Ida LupinoIda LupinoLana Carlsen
Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartPaul Fabrini
Gale PageGale PagePearl Fabrini
Alan HaleAlan HaleEd Carlsen
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsIrish McGurn
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonSue Carter (uncredited)
John LitelJohn LitelHarry McNamara
George TobiasGeorge TobiasGeorge Rondolos
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenDriver in Cafe (uncredited)
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffDriver in Cafe (uncredited)
William BendixWilliam BendixDriver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)
Lillian YarboLillian YarboChloe, Lana's Maid (uncredited)
Dorothea KentDorothea KentSue (uncredited)
Marie BlakeMarie BlakeWaitress (uncredited)
Vera LewisVera LewisLandlady (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonFarnsworth (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan Griping at Farnsworth (uncredited)

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