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While the City Sleeps

6.919561h 40mNRMovieThrillerDrama

Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".

DirectorFritz Lang
WriterCasey Robinson
ProducerBert E. Friedlob

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Fritz Lang

DADana Andrews
Dana Andrews
Edward Mobley
RFRhonda Fleming
Rhonda Fleming
Dorothy Kyne
GSGeorge Sanders
George Sanders
Mark Loving
HDHoward Duff
Howard Duff
Lt. Burt Kaufman
TMThomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
John Day Griffith
VPVincent Price
Vincent Price
Walter Kyne
SFSally Forrest
Sally Forrest
Nancy Liggett
JBJohn Drew Barrymore
John Drew Barrymore
Robert Manners
JCJames Craig
James Craig
"Honest" Harry Kritzer
ILIda Lupino
Ida Lupino
Mildred Donner
RWRobert Warwick
Robert Warwick
Amos Kyne
MMMae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Manners

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While the City Sleeps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While the City Sleeps?

While the City Sleeps isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is While the City Sleeps on Netflix?

No, While the City Sleeps is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is While the City Sleeps on Amazon Prime Video?

No, While the City Sleeps isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch While the City Sleeps for free?

While the City Sleeps isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.