City That Never Sleeps (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, City That Never Sleeps is a drama and crime film directed by John H. Auer, running about 90 minutes. “...from the Honky Tonks to the penthouses...the creeps, the hoods, the killers come out to war with the city!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. City That Never Sleeps stars Gig Young as Johnny Kelly, Mala Powers as Sally 'Angel Face' Connors, William Talman as Hayes Stewart and Edward Arnold as Penrod Biddel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, City That Never Sleeps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City That Never Sleeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of City That Never Sleeps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City That Never Sleeps (1953)?
- In US, City That Never Sleeps is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City That Never Sleeps worth watching?
- City That Never Sleeps holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City That Never Sleeps?
- City That Never Sleeps stars Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman, Edward Arnold and Chill Wills.
- When was City That Never Sleeps released?
- City That Never Sleeps was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.