description Sleeper Overview
Sleeper is a 1973 comedy set in 2173 America, featuring a man revived from cryogenic freezing after being frozen in 1973. The film satirizes contemporary politics and pop culture through the misadventures of this time-displaced individual within an inept police state. It incorporates elements of classic silent comedy and science fiction works for comedic effect.
info Sleeper Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1973 |
help Sleeper FAQ
Why is Woody Allen's Sleeper set in the year 2173?
Sleeper has Miles Monroe wake up 200 years after being frozen in 1973, letting the film spoof both Nixon-era politics and futuristic authoritarianism. The exaggerated 2173 setting gives the movie room for slapstick, sci-fi gadgets, and political satire.
Who stars with Woody Allen in Sleeper?
Diane Keaton co-stars as Luna Schlosser, a socialite who becomes involved in Miles's escape. The film was released in 1973, before Allen and Keaton worked together on Annie Hall in 1977.
What kind of science fiction is Sleeper parodying?
Sleeper parodies dystopian future stories, cryogenic revival plots, and sterile high-tech societies. Its police-state setting and absurd technology connect it more to comic satire than to serious films like 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Does Sleeper have the Orgasmatron scene?
Yes, Sleeper includes the Orgasmatron, one of the film's most remembered futuristic gag devices. The movie also features other physical comedy scenes built around robots, cloning, and automated household technology.
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