While the City Sleeps (1956)

In the looming shadow of death, media tycoon Amos Kyne leaves behind a tumultuous legacy at Kyne Enterprises, plunging the corporate landscape into a fierce power struggle among its executives. His son, the ill-equipped Walter Kyne, assumes control, but his desire for prestige without the burden of responsibility leads to the creation of an 'executive director' position. This sparks a fierce boardroom battle, threatening to shatter the media empire from within. Amidst this corporate chaos, the city of New York trembles under the reign of a ruthless serial killer, casting a dark cloud of dread over its inhabitants. Women in every borough are gripped with fear, their lives hanging in the balance as the predator remains at large. Caught in the eye of these twin storms is seasoned reporter Edward Mobley. With the future of Kyne Enterprises hanging by a thread and a city held hostage by terror, Mobley finds himself faced with two monumental tasks. He must not only navigate the shark-infested waters of corporate warfare to keep the media empire from descending into ruin but also unmask the elusive killer terrorizing New York. All the while, he fights to keep his own romantic relationship from spiraling into disarray. "While the City Sleeps" weaves a gripping tale of power, fear, and resilience, painting a vivid portrait of a city under siege and a man caught in the crossfire of duty and desire.

While the City Sleeps is a drama movie featuring Dana Andrews and directed by Fritz Lang.

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