The Innocent Sleep

Jan 25, 1996

1h 50m

★ 4.3

The Truth Can Be Murder

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.

Genres

Thriller

Production Companies

Timedial Films

The Innocent Sleep Trailers

Cast

Alan Terry

Rupert Graves

Billie Hayman

Annabella Sciorra

Det. Insp. Matheson

Michael Gambon

Adolfo Cavani

Franco Nero

Lusano

Oliver Cotton

Thorn

Tony Bluto

Pelham

Paul Brightwell

Mac

Campbell Morrison

George

Graham Crowden

James

John Hannah

Police Constable

Sean Gilder

CID Policeman

Stephen P. Haynes

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