The Sleeping City
"DANGER STALKS THE SILENT STREETS IN...THE SLEEPING CITY"
Originally released in 1950. The Sleeping City is a crime/mystery film. directed by George Sherman. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Conte, Coleen Gray, and Richard Taber
Synopsis
A young doctor taking a break from work is shot in the head, and the police can't find a clue even as to a possible motive. Inspector Al Gordon (John Alexander) decides that he has to put some men on duty at the hospital, and one of them is Fred Rowan (Richard Conte), a detective with experience as an army medic, masquerading as an intern. What Rowan finds is a high-pressure world in which interns are hopelessly squeezed for time, sleep, energy, and -- most of all -- money, and walk a fine line on the edge of personal and professional disaster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Conte
as Fred Rowan
Coleen Gray
as Ann Sebastian
Richard Taber
as 'Pop' Ware
John Alexander
as Insp. Gordon
Peggy Dow
as Kathy Hall
Alex Nicol
as Dr. Steve Anderson
Carroll Ashburn
as Famous Surgeon (uncredited)
Frank Baxter
as Interne (uncredited)
Dort Clark
as Interne (uncredited)
Mickey Cochran
as Police Det. Diamond (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sleeping City about?
A young doctor taking a break from work is shot in the head, and the police can't find a clue even as to a possible motive. Inspector Al Gordon (John Alexander) decides that he has to put some men ...
Who directed The Sleeping City?
The Sleeping City was directed by George Sherman.
How long is The Sleeping City?
The Sleeping City has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Sleeping City released?
The Sleeping City was released on September 20, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sleeping City?
The main cast of The Sleeping City includes Richard Conte, Coleen Gray, Richard Taber, John Alexander, Peggy Dow.