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He Walked by Night

1949·Movie·NR·79 min·6.7(105)

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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.

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About He Walked by Night

He Walked by Night is a 1949 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Alfred L. Werker. The cast is led by Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

He Walked by Night was produced by Bryan Foy Productions and Eagle-Lion Films (US) and made in United States of America. It was released on February 6, 1949, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Alfred L. Werker
Writers
Crane Wilbur, John C. Higgins
Release date
February 6, 1949
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Bryan Foy Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
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He Walked by Night cast & crew

He Walked by Night was directed by Alfred L. Werker and written by Crane Wilbur and John C. Higgins.

The cast features 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, and Jack Webb as Lee Whitey.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonid Raab, cinematography is by John Alton, and it was produced by Robert Kane and Bryan Foy.

Is He Walked by Night worth watching?

He Walked by Night holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 105 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and crime, He Walked by Night is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch He Walked by Night

In United States, you can stream He Walked by Night on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of He Walked by Night

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Roy Martin / Roy Morgan

Scott Brady

Scott Brady

Police Sgt. Marty Brennan

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

Police Captain Breen

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Paul Reeves

James Cardwell

James Cardwell

Police Sgt. Chuck Jones

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Lee Whitey

Reed Hadley

Reed Hadley

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Pete Hammond

Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Milk Customer

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Nurse Scanion (uncredited)

Jack Bailey

Jack Bailey

Witness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited)

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Alma Beltran

Miss Montalvo (uncredited)

He Walked by Night — FAQs

Where can I watch He Walked by Night in United States?

He Walked by Night is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is He Walked by Night on fuboTV?

Yes — He Walked by Night is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is He Walked by Night in?

He Walked by Night is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is He Walked by Night?

He Walked by Night runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).

What is He Walked by Night rated?

He Walked by Night is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 105 ratings.

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