Sleepers
dir. Barry Levinson
67
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Old friendships are awakened by the need for revenge, making Sleepers a haunting nightmare burdened by voiceover yet terrifically captured by Barry Levinson.
Directed byBarry Levinson
StarringKevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Bruno Kirby, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt
Written byBarry Levinson
CinematographyMichael Ballhaus
EditingStu Linder
MusicJohn Williams
Sleepers
1996 · R · 2h 27m
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.
Our Verdict
67
Critics Consensus
Old friendships are awakened by the need for revenge, making Sleepers a haunting nightmare burdened by voiceover yet terrifically captured by Barry Levinson.
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