Hokum: A Balance of Cheapness and Luxury
Hokum is an enjoyable horror film that will probably get a little under your skin, but it isn’t the tour de force that you might be expecting.
City That Never Sleeps (1953)
Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...
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Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...
Rating:NR
Genre:Crime, Drama
Written By:Steve Fisher
In Theaters:6/12/1953
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Republic Pictures
Cast
John H. Auer
Director
Gig Young
Johnny Kelly
Mala Powers
Sally 'Angel Face' Connors
William Talman
Hayes Stewart
Edward Arnold
Penrod Biddel
Chill Wills
Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'
Marie Windsor
Lydia Biddel
Paula Raymond
Kathy Kelly
Otto Hulett
Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.
Wally Cassell
Gregg Warren
Ron Hagerthy
Stubby Kelly
James Andelin
Lt. Parker
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