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City That Never Sleeps

NR19531h 30mJohn H. Auer
IMDb 6.7

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"...from the Honky Tonks to the penthouses...the creeps, the hoods, the killers come out to war with the city!"

Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...

CrimeDrama
Chicago, IllinoisFilm NoirB MovieBeat Cop

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What is City That Never Sleeps (1953) about?

Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...

Who stars in City That Never Sleeps?

City That Never Sleeps stars Gig Young (Johnny Kelly), Mala Powers (Sally 'Angel Face' Connors), William Talman (Hayes Stewart), Edward Arnold (Penrod Biddel), Chill Wills (Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'). The film was directed by John H. Auer.

How long is City That Never Sleeps?

City That Never Sleeps has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is City That Never Sleeps worth watching?

City That Never Sleeps holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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