Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1996 · 2h 27m

Sleepers

Sleepers poster
Director
Barry Levinson
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
Crew
Michael Ballhaus — Director of Photography Stu Linder — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Barry Levinson — Screenplay Lorenzo Carcaterra — Novel Steve Golin — Producer
Tagline

Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Sleepers — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
child abusesexual abusecourt casecourtrepaymentsadisticpastorjuvenile prisonjuvenile delinquentkids
Key Collaborators
Barry Levinson Director Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography Stu Linder Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Barry Levinson Screenplay Lorenzo Carcaterra Novel Steve Golin Producer Barry Levinson Producer Kristi Zea Production Design Gloria Gresham Costume Design
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