City That Never Sleeps (1953)

6.0/10 90 min Crime Drama

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...

Cast

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)

Roy Barcroft

Helen Gibson

Clark Howat

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