Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 30m

City That Never Sleeps

City That Never Sleeps poster
Director
John H. Auer
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
Crew
John L. Russell — Director of Photography Fred Allen — Editor R. Dale Butts — Original Music Composer Steve Fisher — Screenplay John H. Auer — Producer
Tagline

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

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...

Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisfilm noirb moviebeat cop
Key Collaborators
John H. Auer Director John L. Russell Director of Photography Fred Allen Editor R. Dale Butts Original Music Composer Steve Fisher Screenplay John H. Auer Producer
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