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Film 1996 147 min

Sleepers

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

TMDB Rating ★ 7.6
Votes 4,109
Director Barry Levinson
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Crime Drama Thriller
The Story

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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Cast & Characters

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Nokes
Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Father Bobby
Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Danny Snyder
Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Shakes' Father
Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Shakes
Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Michael
Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Carol
Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Young Michael
Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

John
Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Tommy
Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

King Benny
Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

Ralph
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