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City That Never Sleeps (1953)

NR · 1953-06-12 · 1h 30m · EN
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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...

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Steve FisherWriterJohn H. AuerDirector

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Gig YoungGig YoungJohnny KellyMala PowersMala PowersSally 'Angel Face' ConnorsWilliam TalmanWilliam TalmanHayes StewartEdward ArnoldEdward ArnoldPenrod BiddelChill WillsChill WillsSgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'Marie WindsorMarie WindsorLydia BiddelPaula RaymondPaula RaymondKathy KellyOtto HulettOtto HulettSgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.Wally CassellWally CassellGregg WarrenRon HagerthyRon HagerthyStubby KellyJames AndelinJames AndelinLt. ParkerTom PostonTom PostonDetective (as Thomas Poston)

Keywords

Chicago, illinoisB movieNoirBeat copFilm noir

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityChicago Illinois · B Movie · NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference362354

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What is City That Never Sleeps 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...

How long is City That Never Sleeps?

City That Never Sleeps has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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