While the City Sleeps
1956, English. Directed by Fritz Lang.
Suspense as startling as a strangled scream!
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Dana AndrewsEdward Mobley
- Rhonda FlemingDorothy Kyne
- George SandersMark Loving
- Howard DuffLt. Burt Kaufman
- Thomas MitchellJohn Day Griffith
- Vincent PriceWalter Kyne
- Sally ForrestNancy Liggett
- John Drew BarrymoreRobert Manners
- James Craig"Honest" Harry Kritzer
- Ida LupinoMildred Donner
- Robert WarwickAmos Kyne
- Mae MarshMrs. Manners
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Casey Robinson
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While the City Sleeps: quick answers
Is While the City Sleeps worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does While the City Sleeps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for While the City Sleeps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
While the City Sleeps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
While the City Sleeps is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is While the City Sleeps on?
While the City Sleeps isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like While the City Sleeps?
If you liked While the City Sleeps, try Killer's Kiss, Brute Force, House of Strangers.
Who directed While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps (1956) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, George Sanders.