Knock on Any Door
"It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!"
Originally released in 1949. Knock on Any Door is a drama/crime film. directed by Nicholas Ray.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, and George Macready
Synopsis
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (65 votes)
Budget
$900K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Andrew Morton
John Derek
as Nick Romano
George Macready
as Dist. Atty. Kerman
Allene Roberts
as Emma
Candy Toxton
as Adele Morton
Mickey Knox
as Vito
Barry Kelley
as Judge Drake
Florence Auer
as Aunt Lena (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
as Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
as Ma Romano (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $900,000
Production Companies
- Santana Pictures Corporation
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knock on Any Door about?
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Who directed Knock on Any Door?
Knock on Any Door was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is Knock on Any Door?
Knock on Any Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Knock on Any Door released?
Knock on Any Door was released on February 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Knock on Any Door?
The main cast of Knock on Any Door includes Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, George Macready, Allene Roberts, Candy Toxton.