

Knock on Any Door
“It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!”
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
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Where is Knock on Any Door streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Knock on Any Door
Knock on Any Door is a 1949 English-language drama and crime film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, George Macready. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Knock on Any Door was produced by Santana Pictures Corporation and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 22, 1949, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Daniel Taradash, John Monks Jr.
- Release date
- February 22, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Santana Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Knock on Any Door cast & crew
Knock on Any Door was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Daniel Taradash and John Monks Jr..
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Andrew Morton, John Derek as Nick Romano, George Macready as Dist. Atty. Kerman, Allene Roberts as Emma, Candy Toxton as Adele Morton, and Mickey Knox as Vito.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Antheil, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by Robert Lord and Humphrey Bogart.
Is Knock on Any Door worth watching?
Knock on Any Door holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Knock on Any Door is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Knock on Any Door

Humphrey Bogart
Andrew Morton

John Derek
Nick Romano

George Macready
Dist. Atty. Kerman

Allene Roberts
Emma

Candy Toxton
Adele Morton

Mickey Knox
Vito

Barry Kelley
Judge Drake

Florence Auer
Aunt Lena (uncredited)

Vince Barnett
Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)

Argentina Brunetti
Ma Romano (uncredited)

George Chandler
Cashier (uncredited)

Chester Conklin
Barber (uncredited)
Knock on Any Door — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Knock on Any Door in United States?
Knock on Any Door is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Knock on Any Door in?
Knock on Any Door is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Knock on Any Door?
Knock on Any Door runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Knock on Any Door rated?
Knock on Any Door is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 72 ratings.











