While the City Sleeps

While the City Sleeps

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1928 · 66 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Crime

A tough New York cop is determined to bring down a crook who has always managed to provide an alibi for the crimes he's been accused of, even though the detective knows he's guilty of committing them.

Directed by Jack Conway · Written by A.P. Younger

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