They Drive By Night
Closed CaptioningRaoul Walsh
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Plot Summary
Oscar-winner Humphrey Bogart ("Casablanca") stars in this superb drama about two truck-driving brothers who are framed for murder by a lady psycho. George Raft ("Some Like it Hot") and Ann Sheridan ("Angels with Dirty Faces") co-star. Leonard Maltin praises this film for its "unforgettable dialogue."
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
94%- Reviews Counted: 18
- Fresh: 17
- Rotten: 1
- Average Rating: 6.8/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: There's no denying that this overlooked 1940 gem is essentially two films in one.
Customer Reviews
Good for $14 - GREAT for $3
I don't know why this movie doesn't get any of those tomato ratings (which can be way off) but it might be because it's not that popular of a movie - I'm a Bogey Fan but never heard of this one (I think because Bogey is not the star).
You could not go wrong buying this movie but renting this movie for $3 is worth it times 5. The dialogue and script are amazing - not Casablanca-like but the same kind of flow. Though not of the magnitude of Casablanca this is one of those movies that might have been a throwaway at the time but you wish they knew how to write now. A Time Capsule. If you're looking for a quick fun whisk-away this movie is it!
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- $9.99
- Genre: Drama
- Released: 1940
- © 1940 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.