City That Never Sleeps (1953)

In the heart of Chicago's underbelly, disillusioned police officer Johnny Kelly Jr., donned in his father's uniform, prepares to turn his back on a life of law and order. His decision, driven by a desire to escape the shadow of his policeman father and the monotony of his unfulfilled life, is further complicated by a tangled web of personal and professional dilemmas. His marriage is a hollow shell, his passion ignited elsewhere - in the arms of a sultry nightclub stripper, Angel Face. As Johnny embarks on his final night of duty, he's paired with a mysterious sergeant who, despite being a stranger, appears to know him all too well. As they navigate the city's nocturnal chaos in their squad car, Johnny finds himself further ensnared in a complex game of cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Angel Face grows weary of Johnny's indecisiveness. His repeated promises to desert his wife and life as a cop for her have only resulted in empty words and cold feet. On this fateful night, she decides she's had enough of his vacillation and prepares to sever their bond. Simultaneously, a cunning lawyer, Biddel, sees in Johnny an opportunity for an illegal mission that could solve Johnny's financial woes. However, in a city where everyone has a secret agenda, other schemes are in motion as well. As the night unfolds, Johnny finds himself drawn into an intricate dance of deception, where every step could lead to freedom or forever chain him to the city that never sleeps.

City That Never Sleeps is a crime movie featuring Gig Young and directed by John H. Auer.

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