I Walk Alone (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1947, I Walk Alone is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 97 minutes. “Once I trusted a dame... now I Walk Alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bootleggers on the lamb Frankie and Noll split up to evade capture by the police. Frankie is caught and jailed, but Noll manages to escape and open a posh New York City nightclub. 14 years later, Frankie is released from the clink and visits Noll with the intention of collecting his half of the nightclub's profits. But Noll, who has no intention of being so equitable, uses his ex-girlfriend Kay to divert Frankie from his intended goal.
Who’s in it. I Walk Alone stars Burt Lancaster as Frankie Madison, Lizabeth Scott as Kay Lawrence, Kirk Douglas as Noll "Dink" Turner and Wendell Corey as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, I Walk Alone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Walk Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Walk Alone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Walk Alone (1947)?
- In US, I Walk Alone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Walk Alone worth watching?
- I Walk Alone holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Walk Alone?
- I Walk Alone stars Burt Lancaster, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Wendell Corey and Kristine Miller.
- When was I Walk Alone released?
- I Walk Alone was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.