They Live by Night
"Cops or no cops I'm going through!"
Originally released in 1949. They Live by Night is a crime/romance film. directed by Nicholas Ray.
Starring Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, and Howard Da Silva
Synopsis
An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (176 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cathy O'Donnell
as Catherine "Keechie" Mobley
Farley Granger
as Arthur "Bowie" Bowers
Howard Da Silva
as Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley
Jay C. Flippen
as Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield
Helen Craig
as Mattie
Will Wright
as Mobley
William Phipps
as Young Farmer
Ian Wolfe
as Hawkins
Harry Harvey
as Hagenheimer
Marie Bryant
as Singer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Live by Night about?
An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
Who directed They Live by Night?
They Live by Night was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is They Live by Night?
They Live by Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was They Live by Night released?
They Live by Night was released on November 1, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Live by Night?
The main cast of They Live by Night includes Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, Jay C. Flippen, Helen Craig.
Is They Live by Night worth watching?
They Live by Night has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.