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Sleepers

Sleepers

Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.

19967.62h 27m

Overview

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

Directed by Barry Levinson
Written by Barry Levinson, Lorenzo Carcaterra
Produced by Steve Golin, Barry Levinson
Box OfficeBudget: $44.0MRevenue: $165.6M

Top Cast

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Sean Nokes

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Father Bobby

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Danny Snyder

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Michael Sullivan

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Young Michael Sullivan

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Carol Martinez

Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Tommy Marcano

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

John Reilly

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

King Benny

Themes & Keywords

child abusesexual abusecourt casecourtrepaymentsadisticpastorjuvenile prisonjuvenile delinquentkids

About Sleepers

Sleepers is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of child abuse, sexual abuse, court case, court, repayment, sadistic. Directed by Barry Levinson, it stars Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman. Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

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