

While the City Sleeps
Directed by Fritz Lang
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
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Top cast

Dana Andrews
Edward Mobley

Rhonda Fleming
Dorothy Kyne

George Sanders
Mark Loving

Howard Duff
Lt. Burt Kaufman

Thomas Mitchell
John Day Griffith

Vincent Price
Walter Kyne

Sally Forrest
Nancy Liggett

John Drew Barrymore
Robert Manners

James Craig
"Honest" Harry Kritzer

Ida Lupino
Mildred Donner
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch While the City Sleeps online?
While the City Sleeps is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is While the City Sleeps on Netflix?
No β While the City Sleeps is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy While the City Sleeps online?
Yes. In United States, While the City Sleeps can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
In which countries can I stream While the City Sleeps?
As of November 4, 2026, While the City Sleeps is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Spain, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β data from TMDB and JustWatch.












