City That Never Sleeps

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

Jun 12 1953 Approved 1h 30m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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...

Plot

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...

Written by

Steve Fisher

Directed by

John H. Auer

Cast

Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,699
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA