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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresThriller
Votes5
DirectorScott Michell
WritersRay Villis
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Innocent Sleep
About The Innocent Sleep
Inspired by the 1982 Roberto Calvi Affair in which an Italian banker was found hanging from a bridge across the River Thames, the story follows Alan, a man from Northern England who is homeless after the loss of his wife and job. One night while sleeping in a deserted building, Alan witnesses the murder of a high-profile businessman. He attempts to leave the scene unnoticed, but the killers realize that someone has seen them commit the crime. He goes to the police only to discover that one of the killers is leading the case. To stay alive, Alan recruits the help of Billie Hayman, an American journalist, to cover his story.
Directed by Scott Michell, The Innocent Sleep leans on a strong ensemble — Rupert Graves, Annabella Sciorra, Michael Gambon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1996.
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