Sleepers

Oct 18, 1996

2h 27m

★ 7.6

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.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Propaganda Films

Baltimore Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Sleepers Trailers

Cast

Sean Nokes

Kevin Bacon

Father Bobby

Robert De Niro

Danny Snyder

Dustin Hoffman

Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra

Jason Patric

Michael Sullivan

Brad Pitt

Young Michael Sullivan

Brad Renfro

Carol Martinez

Minnie Driver

Tommy Marcano

Billy Crudup

John Reilly

Ron Eldard

King Benny

Vittorio Gassman

Ralph Ferguson

Terry Kinney

Shakes' Father

Bruno Kirby

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