He Walked by Night
Summary:
The "He" of the title is Richard Basehart, a clever but psychopathic burglar (based on real-life criminal Erwin Walker) Basehart stays one step ahead of the law by listening in to the police band on his radio. To avoid detection, he changes his M.O. on each crime, making it seem that the string of burglaries is the work of several thieves. But Basehart trips himself up when he kills a... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Richard Basehart - (Davis Morgan)
Scott Brady - (Sgt. Marty Brennan)
Roy Roberts - (Capt. Breen)
Whit Bissell - (Reeves)
James B. Cardwell - (Chuck Jones)
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Review:
Based on a true story, He Walked By Night (1948) transcends its B-movie origins through a combination of crime-fighting realism and starkly stylish film noir visuals. Directed by Alfred L. Werker and an uncredited Anthony Mann for Poverty Row studio Eagle-Lion, the documentary-style voiceover narration and emphasis on Los Angeles... Continue >>
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