They Raid by Night
“THE COMMANDOS HAVE LANDED! They laugh at death...and strike terror in the hearts of the Nazi masters of stricken Norway!”
Synopsis
The British Commandos send Bob Owen to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken and Harry. Inga, a Norwegian girl to whom Falken was once engaged but who has become the sweetheart of Oberst Von Ritter, betrays their hiding place.
Top Cast
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Lyle Talbot
Capt. Robert Owen
June Duprez
Inga Beckering
Victor Varconi
Col. Otto von Ritter
George N. Neise
Lt. Erik Falken
Charley Rogers
Sgt. Harry Hall
Paul Baratoff
Gen. Heden
Leslie Denison
Capt. Ralph Deane
Crane Whitley
Doctor
Sven Hugo Borg
Dalberg
Eric Wilton
Gen. Lloyd
Pierce Lyden
Braun - Ritter's Aide
John Beck
Mr. Sandling - Beggar
Robert Fischer
Maj. Von Memel
Sigfrid Tor
German Lieutenant
Brian O'Hara
Lammet - Radio Broadcaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- They Raid by Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Jack Natteford
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Raid by Night
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What is They Raid by Night about?
The British Commandos send Bob Owen to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken and Harry. Inga, a Norwegian girl to whom Falken was once engaged but who has become the sweetheart of Oberst Von Ritter, betrays their hiding place.
Who directed They Raid by Night?
They Raid by Night was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in They Raid by Night?
The principal cast of They Raid by Night includes Lyle Talbot, June Duprez, Victor Varconi, George N. Neise, Charley Rogers.
When was They Raid by Night released and how long is it?
They Raid by Night was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Raid by Night?
They Raid by Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).