They Live by Night
An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
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Where can I watch They Live by Night in the United States?
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What are the ratings for They Live by Night?
They Live by Night scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in They Live by Night?
They Live by Night stars Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, Jay C. Flippen, and Helen Craig. Nicholas Ray is the director.
How long is They Live by Night?
They Live by Night runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did They Live by Night come out?
They Live by Night was released on November 1, 1949.
Which studio made They Live by Night?
They Live by Night was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.
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