The Sleeping City (1950)

Name: The Sleeping City
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Richard Conte, Coleen Gray, Richard Taber, John Alexander, Peggy Dow

1h 26m United States of America

Crime Mystery Drama

Plot

A young doctor on a much-needed break is shot in the head, leaving police baffled without any leads or motives. Inspector Al Gordon (John Alexander) assigns officers to the hospital, including Fred Rowan (Richard Conte), a detective with a military medical background, who poses as an intern. As he navigates the chaotic hospital environment, Rowan uncovers a relentless atmosphere where interns grapple with exhaustion, financial strain, and the risk of personal and professional ruin. His investigation reveals darker truths lurking behind the façade of the medical profession.

Cast

Richard Conte Coleen Gray Richard Taber John Alexander Peggy Dow Alex Nicol Carroll Ashburn Frank Baxter Dort Clark Mickey Cochran Russell Collins James Daly Henry Hart Ralph Hertz Tom Hoirer