description Sleeping with the Enemy Overview
Sleeping with the Enemy is a 1991 psychological thriller about a woman who attempts to evade an abusive husband by staging her death. Following her relocation to Iowa, she is pursued by her obsessive spouse after he uncovers her deception. The film explores themes of domestic violence and escape through a narrative centered around a complex marital situation.
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info Sleeping with the Enemy Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1991 |
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What is Sleeping with the Enemy about?
Julia Roberts plays Laura Burney, a woman who stages her death to escape her abusive and controlling husband, Martin Burney. After she relocates, Martin discovers the deception and begins tracking her down.
Where does Laura move after faking her death?
Laura leaves Cape Cod and starts over in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She builds a new life with help from Ben Woodward, played by Kevin Anderson, before Martin finds evidence that she is alive.
Who directed Sleeping with the Enemy?
Joseph Ruben directed the 1991 psychological thriller, with Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin in the lead roles. The screenplay was written by Ronald Bass.
Is Sleeping with the Enemy mainly a romance or a thriller?
It is primarily a psychological thriller about domestic abuse, surveillance, and escape, with a romantic subplot involving Ben. The 1991 film's tension comes from Martin's obsession and Laura's attempt to remain hidden.
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