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The Sleeping City
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The Sleeping City

1950-09-20 · 86 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Mystery · Drama

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.

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Directors
George Sherman
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ConteRichard ConteFred Rowan
Coleen GrayColeen GrayAnn Sebastian
Richard Taber'Pop' Ware
John AlexanderJohn AlexanderInsp. Gordon
Peggy DowPeggy DowKathy Hall
Alex NicolAlex NicolDr. Steve Anderson
Carroll AshburnFamous Surgeon (uncredited)
Frank BaxterInterne (uncredited)
Dort ClarkDort ClarkInterne (uncredited)
Mickey CochranPolice Det. Diamond (uncredited)
Russell CollinsRussell CollinsMedical Examiner (uncredited)
James DalyJames DalyInterne (uncredited)
Henry HartHenry HartDr. Nester (uncredited)
Ralph HertzBroken-legged Patient (uncredited)
Tom HoirerMr. Dave (uncredited)
Richard KendrickDr. Dutra (uncredited)
Jack LescouliePaulsen (uncredited)
Jimmy LittleJimmy LittlePolice Det. Travers (uncredited)
William MartelMale Nurse (uncredited)
Rod McLennanPolice Detective (uncredited)

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