He Walked by Night
1949, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Richard BasehartRoy Martin / Roy Morgan
- Scott BradyPolice Sgt. Marty Brennan
- Roy RobertsPolice Captain Breen
- Whit BissellPaul Reeves
- James CardwellPolice Sgt. Chuck Jones
- Jack WebbLee Whitey
- Reed HadleyNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Frank CadyPete Hammond
- Dorothy AdamsMilk Customer
- Jane AdamsNurse Scanion (uncredited)
- Jack BaileyWitness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited)
- Alma BeltranMiss Montalvo (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 February 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Crane Wilbur, John C. Higgins
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What He Walked by Night is based on
He Walked by Night is based on a true story.
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He Walked by Night: quick answers
Is He Walked by Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is He Walked by Night?
He Walked by Night runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does He Walked by Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for He Walked by Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
He Walked by Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
He Walked by Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is He Walked by Night on?
He Walked by Night is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like He Walked by Night?
If you liked He Walked by Night, try Woman on the Run, The Maltese Falcon, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed He Walked by Night?
He Walked by Night (1949) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and stars Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts.
What is He Walked by Night based on?
He Walked by Night is based on a true story.