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Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever. - Sleepers
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Title: Sleepers

Release Date: 18 Oct 1996

Runtime: 2h 27m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Propaganda Films, Baltimore Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Production Companies: Propaganda Films, Baltimore Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.603 (3557 votes)

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
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