While the City Sleeps
Originally released in 1950. While the City Sleeps is a drama/crime film. directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren.
Starring Sven-Eric Gamble, Inga Landgré, and Adolf Jahr
Synopsis
Jompa is unemployed - and not keen on getting a job. He still lives with his parents who are tired of his attitude about employment and regular hours. Jompa and his friends spend their time at nightclubs, cafés and doing petty crimes. While playing poker, Jompa becomes indebted to the criminal Kalle Lund. Of course, Jompa is unable to pay, but Kalle gives him a tip: an old fetcher has always a lot of money at home, and if Jompa could get his hands on the money, his troubles would disappear... Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While the City Sleeps about?
Jompa is unemployed - and not keen on getting a job. He still lives with his parents who are tired of his attitude about employment and regular hours. Jompa and his friends spend their time at nigh...
Who directed While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps was directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren.
How long is While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was While the City Sleeps released?
While the City Sleeps was released on September 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in While the City Sleeps?
The main cast of While the City Sleeps includes Sven-Eric Gamble, Inga Landgré, Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle, John Elfström.