description Sleepers Overview
Sleepers is a 1996 crime drama film directed by Barry Levinson, adapted from Lorenzo Carcaterra’s novel. Featuring a cast including Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman, the movie explores the experiences of young offenders incarcerated for extended periods. It depicts events surrounding individuals labeled as “sleepers” within the juvenile justice system.
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info Sleepers Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
help Sleepers FAQ
Is the movie Sleepers based on a true story?
The film is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Lorenzo Carcaterra, which the author claimed was a true account of his own childhood. However, due to a lack of corroborating evidence and public records, the factual accuracy of the story has been widely disputed.
Who plays the villainous guard in Sleepers?
Kevin Bacon plays Sean Nokes, the sadistic head guard at the Wilkinson Home for Boys who abuses the protagonists. The film's plot is driven by the boys' plot for revenge against him years later.
Which famous actors play the adult versions of the boys in Sleepers?
Brad Pitt plays Michael Sullivan, who becomes an assistant district attorney, while Jason Patric plays Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra. The film also features heavyweights like Robert De Niro as Father Bobby and Dustin Hoffman as defense attorney Danny Snyder.
What is the plot of the movie Sleepers?
The story follows four friends from Hell's Kitchen whose lives are ruined after a prank accidentally injures a man, resulting in them being sent to a brutal detention center. Years later, they exact revenge on their abusers, using a court case to legally expose their trauma.
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