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!

NR 1953 · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Drama

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

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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)

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