They Drive by Night
1940 · 1h 35m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated 15 (SE)
No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!
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.
Directed by
Raoul WalshBased on the novel by
A.I. Bezzerides6.6Smart score
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