City That Never Sleeps
“...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...
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City That Never Sleeps (1953) clip
Type: Clip • Published 2009-09-06
Top Cast
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Gig Young
Johnny Kelly
Mala Powers
Sally 'Angel Face' Connors
William Talman
Hayes Stewart
Edward Arnold
Penrod Biddel
Chill Wills
Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'
Marie Windsor
Lydia Biddel
Paula Raymond
Kathy Kelly
Otto Hulett
Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.
Wally Cassell
Gregg Warren
Ron Hagerthy
Stubby Kelly
James Andelin
Lt. Parker
Tom Poston
Detective (as Thomas Poston)
Bunny Kacher
Agnes DuBois
Philip L. Boddy
Maitre d'Hotel
Thomas Jones
Fancy Dan
Leonard Diebold
Cab Driver
Roy Barcroft
Helen Gibson
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- City That Never Sleeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Steve Fisher
R. Dale Butts
John L. Russell
Fred Allen
John H. Auer
Department Leadership Roster
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
John H. Auer
Director
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
John H. Auer
Producer
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City That Never Sleeps
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What is City That Never Sleeps about?
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...
Who directed City That Never Sleeps?
City That Never Sleeps was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in City That Never Sleeps?
The principal cast of City That Never Sleeps includes Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman, Edward Arnold, Chill Wills.
When was City That Never Sleeps released and how long is it?
City That Never Sleeps was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for City That Never Sleeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City That Never Sleeps was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City That Never Sleeps?
City That Never Sleeps holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).