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Movie poster: While the City Sleeps (1928)
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While the City Sleeps

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1928 · 66 min Drama Crime
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

A tough New York cop is determined to bring down a crook who has always managed to provide an alibi for the crimes he's been accused of, even though the detective knows he's guilty of committing them.

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Year 1928
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Jack Conway
Runtime 66 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (9 votes)

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The film constructs a compelling duel between cop and criminal, relying on the contrast of brute determination versus cunning intellect. It explores the flaws of a legal system where procedure can shield the guilty from justice.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of gritty frustration, a testament to the film's effective portrayal of an unwinnable battle within the rules. A solid early crime drama that prioritizes moral stakes over action. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jack Conway

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Best viewed as a late-night entry into pre-noir urban tension.

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