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Sleepers

1996-10-18 · 147 min · ★ 7.6

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Barry Levinson
Production companies
Propaganda Films, Baltimore Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 44,000,000
Revenue
USD 165,600,000

Top Cast

Kevin BaconKevin BaconNokes
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroFather Bobby
Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanDanny Snyder
Bruno KirbyBruno KirbyShakes' Father
Jason PatricJason PatricShakes
Brad PittBrad PittMichael
Minnie DriverMinnie DriverCarol
Brad RenfroBrad RenfroYoung Michael
Ron EldardRon EldardJohn
Billy CrudupBilly CrudupTommy
Vittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanKing Benny
Terry KinneyTerry KinneyRalph
Frank MedranoFrank MedranoFat Mancho
Jonathan TuckerJonathan TuckerYoung Tommy
Geoffrey WigdorGeoffrey WigdorYoung John
Joe PerrinoJoe PerrinoYoung Shakes
Peter AppelPeter AppelBoyfriend
Joseph AttanasioMale Juror
Gerry BeckerGerry BeckerForensics Expert
Casandra BrooksYoung John's Mother

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