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They Came by Night

They Came by Night

They Came by Night
1940 1h 12m5.0

They Came by Night

CrimeDrama
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A man is blackmailed into taking his brother's place in a gang for a jewellery heist.

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DirectorHarry Lachman
ScreenplayMichael Pertwee, Sidney Gilliat
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 7, 1940
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 12m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes2
GenresCrime, Drama
StudioTwentieth Century Productions
They Came by Night
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Cast

Will Fyffe

Will Fyffe

James Fothergill

Phyllis Calvert

Phyllis Calvert

Sally

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Anthony Hulme

Sergeant Tolly

George Merritt

George Merritt

Inspector Metcalfe

Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison

Mrs. Lightbody

John Glyn-Jones

John Glyn-Jones

Llewellyn Jones

Athole Stewart

Athole Stewart

Lord Netfherly

Cees Laseur

Cees Laseur

Vollaire

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Hal Walters

Hopkins

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Kuda Bux

Ali

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Leo Britt

George

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Sylvie St. Clair

Claire

Wally Patch

Wally Patch

Bugsie

Robert Dorning

Robert Dorning

Peter Gawthorne

Peter Gawthorne

Commissionaire

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Undetermined Role

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Grant Tyler

Boy

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Pat Williams

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Frequently Asked Questions about They Came by Night

Where can I watch They Came by Night?

They Came by Night (1940) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is They Came by Night about?

A man is blackmailed into taking his brother's place in a gang for a jewellery heist.

Who directed They Came by Night?

They Came by Night (1940) was directed by Harry Lachman. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 12m, rated 5.0/10.

How long is They Came by Night?

They Came by Night runs 1h 12m (72 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.0/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is They Came by Night worth watching?

They Came by Night is rated 5.0/10 by 2 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.