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The Innocent Sleep

The Innocent Sleep

The Truth Can Be Murder

19964.01h 50mR

Overview

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
Written by Ray Villis
Produced by Matthew Vaughn
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Top Cast

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Alan Terry

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Billie Hayman

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Det. Insp. Matheson

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

Adolfo Cavani

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Lusano

T

Tony Bluto

Thorn

Paul Brightwell

Paul Brightwell

Pelham

C

Campbell Morrison

Mac

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

George

John Hannah

John Hannah

James

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Themes & Keywords

policewitnessreporterhomeless

About The Innocent Sleep

The Innocent Sleep is a thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of police, witness, reporter, homeless. Directed by Scott Michell, it stars Rupert Graves, Annabella Sciorra, Michael Gambon. 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.

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