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City That Never Sleeps

City That Never Sleeps

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

19535.91h 30mNR

Overview

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...

Directed by John H. Auer
Written by Steve Fisher
Produced by John H. Auer
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Top Cast

Gig Young

Gig Young

Johnny Kelly

Mala Powers

Mala Powers

Sally 'Angel Face' Connors

William Talman

William Talman

Hayes Stewart

Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

Penrod Biddel

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'

Marie Windsor

Marie Windsor

Lydia Biddel

Paula Raymond

Paula Raymond

Kathy Kelly

Otto Hulett

Otto Hulett

Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

Gregg Warren

Ron Hagerthy

Ron Hagerthy

Stubby Kelly

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisfilm noirb moviebeat cop

About City That Never Sleeps

City That Never Sleeps is a crime, drama film released in 1953 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, film noir, b movie, beat cop. Directed by John H. Auer, it stars Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman. 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...

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