While the City Sleeps
"Suspense as startling as a strangled scream!"
Originally released in 1956. While the City Sleeps is a thriller/drama film. directed by Fritz Lang.
Starring Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, and George Sanders
Synopsis
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (140 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Edward Mobley
Rhonda Fleming
as Dorothy Kyne
George Sanders
as Mark Loving
Howard Duff
as Lt. Burt Kaufman
Thomas Mitchell
as John Day Griffith
Vincent Price
as Walter Kyne
Sally Forrest
as Nancy Liggett
John Drew Barrymore
as Robert Manners
James Craig
as "Honest" Harry Kritzer
Ida Lupino
as Mildred Donner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While the City Sleeps about?
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
Who directed While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was While the City Sleeps released?
While the City Sleeps was released on April 19, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in While the City Sleeps?
The main cast of While the City Sleeps includes Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, George Sanders, Howard Duff, Thomas Mitchell.
Is While the City Sleeps worth watching?
While the City Sleeps has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.