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Will Fyffe
James Fothergill
Phyllis Calvert
Sally
Anthony Hulme
Sergeant Tolly
George Merritt
Inspector Metcalfe
Kathleen Harrison
Mrs. Lightbody
John Glyn-Jones
Llewellyn Jones
Athole Stewart
Lord Netfherly
Cees Laseur
Vollaire
Hal Walters
Hopkins
Kuda Bux
Ali
Leo Britt
George
Sylvie St. Clair
Claire
Wally Patch
Bugsie
Robert Dorning
Peter Gawthorne
Commissionaire
William Hartnell
Undetermined Role
Grant Tyler
Boy
Pat Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat, Michael Pertwee
- Original Title
- They Came by Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Twentieth Century Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Sidney Gilliat, Michael Pertwee, Barré Lyndon
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lachman
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Edward Black
Producer
Michael Pertwee
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Came by Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in They Came by Night?
The principal cast of They Came by Night includes Will Fyffe, Phyllis Calvert, Anthony Hulme, George Merritt, Kathleen Harrison.
When was They Came by Night released and how long is it?
They Came by Night was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.