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The Sleeping City

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  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
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6.7/10
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Richard Conte and Coleen Gray in The Sleeping City (1950)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
In New York, the murder of a Bellvue Hospital intern prompts the police to send an undercover detective to investigate.In New York, the murder of a Bellvue Hospital intern prompts the police to send an undercover detective to investigate.In New York, the murder of a Bellvue Hospital intern prompts the police to send an undercover detective to investigate.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
614
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  • Director
    • George Sherman
  • Writer
    • Jo Eisinger(story)
  • Stars
    • Richard Conte
    • Coleen Gray
    • Richard Taber
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Sherman
  • Writer
    • Jo Eisinger(story)
  • Stars
    • Richard Conte
    • Coleen Gray
    • Richard Taber
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Fred Rowan, aka Fred Gilbertas Fred Rowan, aka Fred Gilbert
    Coleen Gray
    Coleen Gray
    • Ann Sebastianas Ann Sebastian
    Richard Taber
    • 'Pop' Wareas 'Pop' Ware
    John Alexander
    John Alexander
    • Police Insp. Gordonas Police Insp. Gordon
    Peggy Dow
    Peggy Dow
    • Kathy Hallas Kathy Hall
    Alex Nicol
    Alex Nicol
    • Dr. Steve Andersonas Dr. Steve Anderson
    Carroll Ashburn
    Carroll Ashburn
    • Famous Surgeonas Famous Surgeon
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baxter
    • Interneas Interne
    • (uncredited)
    Dort Clark
    Dort Clark
    • Interneas Interne
    • (uncredited)
    Mickey Cochran
    • Police Det. Diamondas Police Det. Diamond
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Collins
    Russell Collins
    • Medical Examineras Medical Examiner
    • (uncredited)
    James Daly
    James Daly
    • Interneas Interne
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Hart
    • Dr. Nesteras Dr. Nester
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Hertz
    • Broken-legged Patientas Broken-legged Patient
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Hoirer
    • Mr. Dayeas Mr. Daye
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Kendrick
    • Dr. Dutraas Dr. Dutra
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Lescoulie
    Jack Lescoulie
    • Paulsenas Paulsen
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Little
    • Police Det. Traversas Police Det. Travers
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Sherman
    • Writer
      • Jo Eisinger(story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      In order to overcome New York Mayor O'Dwyer's objections to the negative portrayal of hospital procedures, Universal-International provided an introduction, spoken by Richard Conte, in which he said the story was fictitious and did not take place in any particular U.S. city.
    • Quotes

      Fred Rowan, aka Fred Gilbert: [opening narration] Hello, everybody, my name is Richard Conte. In the picture you're about to see, I play the part of Doctor Gilbert, an intern at Bellevue Hospital. With the permission of the City Authorities, all the facilities of Bellevue Hospital, located in the heart of New York City, were made available to the film production crew. The story itself is completely fictional, and did not actually happen in Bellevue Hospital or in New York City. During our stay at Bellevue, in making this picture, we saw the real Bellevue at work - in its wards, its clinics and research laboratories. And we came to know the unrivalled opportunities, offered by this great teaching centre, to young students of all races, colours and creeds in advancing in their chosen profession of medicine. On this same site, will rise during the next ten years, the new buildings of Bellevue, already planned and begun. And they will form the world's greatest and most complete medical research and teaching centre. To the old and the coming new Bellevue and on behalf of our entire company, we salute the magnificent, professional skill and highest devotion to duty known throughout the world as the mark of each of Bellevue's thirteen hundred doctors and eleven hundred nurses.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Where's Marlowe? (1998)

    User reviews17

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    10/10
    Well Worth Watching!!!
    Very interesting plot, not just the same old, same old. It is unfortunate that this film is not more readily available. The story line is different from any other film I have seen. The story is developed and unpredictable. The cast and acting throughout leave nothing to be desired. Acting and camera use is wonderful and the characters are well developed. I would not consider this a boring film by any stretch of the imagination. The Sleeping City is a great example of a classic film noir. I would not have been able to view this film if it wasn't for a store I found online that sells a DVD copy of it, if you look around you should be able to find it. Hope more people can enjoy this great work too!
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    • Jun 23, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Confidential Squad
    • Filming locations
      • Bellevue Hospital - 462 First Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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