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While the City Sleeps

7.74

Good

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description While the City Sleeps Overview

While the City Sleeps is a 1956 American noir directed by Fritz Lang and based on Charles Einstein’s novel inspired by the William Heirens case. The film stars Dana Andrews as a reporter investigating crimes during the city's nighttime hours, alongside a cast including George Sanders. Critics have noted its thematic elements beyond a simple crime narrative.

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Country	United States
Year	1956

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What is While the City Sleeps?

While the City Sleeps is a 1956 American noir directed by Fritz Lang and based on Charles Einstein’s novel inspired by the William Heirens case. The film stars Dana Andrews as a reporter investigating crimes during the city's nighttime hours, alongside a cast including George Sanders. Critics have noted its thematic elements beyond a simple crime narrative.

How good is While the City Sleeps?

While the City Sleeps scores 7.74/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Movie category.

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