Light Sleeper(1992)
“He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.”
Overview
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
Director
Paul Schrader
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Willem Dafoe
as John LeTour
Susan Sarandon
as Ann
Dana Delany
as Marianne Jost
David Clennon
as Robert
Mary Beth Hurt
as Teresa Aranow
Victor Garber
as Tis Brooke
Jane Adams
as Randi Jost
Sam Rockwell
as Jealous
David Spade
as Theological Cokehead
Paul Jabara
as Eddie
Robert Cicchini
as Bill Guidone
Rene Rivera
as Manuel
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
Hebrew
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Carolco Pictures • Seven Arts Pictures • Grain of Sand Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Light Sleeper?▼
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What is Light Sleeper about?▼
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
Who directed Light Sleeper?▼
Light Sleeper was directed by Paul Schrader and released in 1992. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Light Sleeper?▼
Light Sleeper has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Light Sleeper?▼
The cast of Light Sleeper includes Willem Dafoe as John LeTour, Susan Sarandon as Ann, Dana Delany as Marianne Jost, David Clennon as Robert, Mary Beth Hurt as Teresa Aranow and more.
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