While America Sleeps(1939)
While America Sleeps Synopsis
An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.
While America Sleeps (1939) is a crime film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on April 14, 1939 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Dick Purcell, Lenita Lane, Egon Brecher and Frederick Vogeding. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Status:
- Released
While America Sleeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Purcell
as Dave Miller
Lenita Lane
as Mary Miller
Egon Brecher
as Klaus
Frederick Vogeding
as Spy Chief
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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While America Sleeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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While America Sleeps – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in While America Sleeps?
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The main cast of While America Sleeps (1939) includes Dick Purcell, Lenita Lane, Egon Brecher and Frederick Vogeding. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was While America Sleeps released?
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While America Sleeps was released on April 14, 1939 and runs for 21m.
Is While America Sleeps worth watching?
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While America Sleeps (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.