While the City Sleeps(1956)
Suspense as startling as a strangled scream!
While the City Sleeps Synopsis
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
While the City Sleeps (1956) is a thriller and drama film directed by Fritz Lang, released on April 19, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, George Sanders and Howard Duff. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Fritz Lang
- Writers:
- Charles Einstein, Casey Robinson
- Producers:
- Bert E. Friedlob
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Production:
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
- Status:
- Released
While the City Sleeps (1956) Trailer
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While the City Sleeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dana Andrews
as Edward Mobley
Rhonda Fleming
as Dorothy Kyne
George Sanders
as Mark Loving
Howard Duff
as Lt. Burt Kaufman
Thomas Mitchell
as John Day Griffith
Vincent Price
as Walter Kyne
Sally Forrest
as Nancy Liggett
John Drew Barrymore
as Robert Manners
James Craig
as "Honest" Harry Kritzer
Ida Lupino
as Mildred Donner
Robert Warwick
as Amos Kyne
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Manners
Key crew
Directed by Fritz Lang, written by Charles Einstein and Casey Robinson, produced by Bert E. Friedlob.
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While the City Sleeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 149 ratings.
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While the City Sleeps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch While the City Sleeps online?
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While the City Sleeps (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in While the City Sleeps?
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The main cast of While the City Sleeps (1956) includes Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, George Sanders, Howard Duff and Thomas Mitchell. The film was directed by Fritz Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was While the City Sleeps released?
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While the City Sleeps was released on April 19, 1956 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is While the City Sleeps worth watching?
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While the City Sleeps (1956) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for While the City Sleeps?
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Yes. The official While the City Sleeps trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.