City That Never Sleeps(1953)
...from the Honky Tonks to the penthouses...the creeps, the hoods, the killers come out to war with the city!
City That Never Sleeps Synopsis
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...
City That Never Sleeps (1953) is a crime and drama film directed by John H. Auer, released on June 12, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman and Edward Arnold. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- John H. Auer
- Writers:
- Steve Fisher
- Producers:
- John H. Auer
- Cinematographer:
- John L. Russell
- Composer:
- R. Dale Butts
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
City That Never Sleeps (1953) Trailer
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City That Never Sleeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gig Young
as Johnny Kelly
Mala Powers
as Sally 'Angel Face' Connors
William Talman
as Hayes Stewart
Edward Arnold
as Penrod Biddel
Chill Wills
as Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'
Marie Windsor
as Lydia Biddel
Paula Raymond
as Kathy Kelly
Otto Hulett
as Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.
Wally Cassell
as Gregg Warren
Ron Hagerthy
as Stubby Kelly
James Andelin
as Lt. Parker
Tom Poston
as Detective (as Thomas Poston)
Key crew
Directed by John H. Auer, written by Steve Fisher, produced by John H. Auer.
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City That Never Sleeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 36 ratings.
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City That Never Sleeps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City That Never Sleeps online?
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City That Never Sleeps (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in City That Never Sleeps?
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The main cast of City That Never Sleeps (1953) includes Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman, Edward Arnold and Chill Wills. The film was directed by John H. Auer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City That Never Sleeps released?
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City That Never Sleeps was released on June 12, 1953 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is City That Never Sleeps worth watching?
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City That Never Sleeps (1953) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City That Never Sleeps?
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