He Walked by Night

Film - 1949 - Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

Alfred L. Werker

Starring

Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts, Whit Bissell, James Cardwell, Jack Webb

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7 out of 10

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Film · 1949 · Crime · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

He Walked by Night

76% match1h 19m
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The story

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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Ratings
IMDb
7 / 10
8k votes
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82%
Tomatometer
3.43 / 5
6k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreCrime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 19m
Release1949-02-06
Where to watch
Prime Video
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