Sleepers(1996)
“Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.”
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.
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
Propaganda Films
Budget
$44M
Revenue
$166M
Cast
Kevin Bacon
as Nokes
Robert De Niro
as Father Bobby
Dustin Hoffman
as Danny Snyder
Bruno Kirby
as Shakes' Father
Jason Patric
as Shakes
Brad Pitt
as Michael
Minnie Driver
as Carol
Brad Renfro
as Young Michael
Ron Eldard
as John
Billy Crudup
as Tommy
Vittorio Gassman
as King Benny
Terry Kinney
as Ralph
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$44M
Box Office
$166M
Production Companies
Propaganda Films • Baltimore Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleepers?▼
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What is Sleepers about?▼
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.
Who directed Sleepers?▼
Sleepers was directed by Barry Levinson and released in 1996. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Sleepers?▼
Sleepers has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
Who stars in Sleepers?▼
The cast of Sleepers includes Kevin Bacon as Nokes, Robert De Niro as Father Bobby, Dustin Hoffman as Danny Snyder, Bruno Kirby as Shakes' Father, Jason Patric as Shakes and more.
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