Sleepers

Sleepers

The judicial system is supposed to protect them. But when a youthful prank in New York's Hell's Kitchen spins out of control, the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Sentenced to the Wilkinson School for Boys, four pals are mistreated at will by a cadre of sadistic guards. Now, 15 years later, they have an unexpected opportunity to use that system - for revenge.

Friendship. Loyalty. Retribution. The powerful themes and startling events of the controversial bestseller come to the screen in the electrifying thriller 'Sleepers', written for the screen and directed by Barry Levinson ('Rain Man,' 'Disclosure'). Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Bruno Kirby, Jason Patric and Brad Pitt headline the ensemble of this compelling movie that "reminds us what superb acting is all about" (Pat Collins, WWOR-TV). From its telltale opening lines to its stunning courtroom climax, 'Sleepers' is spellbinding entertainment. With a vengeance.

Production Year: 
1996
Released: 
Tue, 04/01/1997
Run Time Minutes: 
147
Rating: 
R
Genres: 
Drama
Genres: 
Suspense/Thriller
Trailer: 
No
Format Aspect Ratio: 
2.35-Super Wide Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
Resolution: 
720x1280 HiRez
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
5.1
Actors: 
Kevin Bacon - Nokes
Actors: 
Billy Crudup - Tommy
Actors: 
Robert De Niro - Father Bobby
Actors: 
Ron Eldard - John
Actors: 
Minnie Driver - Carol
Actors: 
Vittorio Gassman - King Benny
Actors: 
Dustin Hoffman - Danny Snyder
Actors: 
Terry Kinney - Ferguson
Actors: 
Bruno Kirby - Shakes' Father
Actors: 
Frank Medrano - Fat Mancho
Actors: 
Jason Patric - Shakes
Actors: 
Joseph Perrino - Young Shakes
Actors: 
Brad Pitt - Michael
Actors: 
Brad Renfro - Young Michael
Actors: 
Geoffrey Wigdor - Young John
Actors: 
Jonathan Tucker - Young Tommy
Actors: 
Peter Appel - Boyfriend
Actors: 
Joe Attanasio - Male Juror
Actors: 
Gerry Becker - Forensics Expert
Actors: 
Casandra Brooks - Young John's Mother
Actors: 
William Butler - Juanito
Actors: 
Eugene Byrd - Rizzo
Actors: 
Rose Caiola - Juror
Actors: 
Pasquale Cajano - Superintendent
Actors: 
Robert W. Castle - Priest
Actors: 
John Di Benedetto - Tony
Actors: 
Jeffrey Donovan - Addison
Actors: 
Drew Eliot - Businessman #1
Actors: 
Reuben Larry Elliott - Businessman #2
Actors: 
George Georgiadis - Hot Dog Vendor
Actors: 
Marco Greco - Waiter
Actors: 
Saverio Guerra - Man #1
Actors: 
Don Hewitt - James Caldwell
Actors: 
Ben Hammer - Judge Weisman
Actors: 
Paul Herman - Court Bailiff
Actors: 
Frank Inzerillo - Hanging Man
Actors: 
Lennie Loftin - Styler
Actors: 
Chuck Lewis Low - Dance Judge
Actors: 
Father Peter Mahoney - Priest #2
Actors: 
Ruth Maleczech - Woman at Subway Station
Actors: 
Juan Maria Jr. - Davy
Actors: 
Daniel Mastrogiorgio - Nick Davenport
Actors: 
Mary McCann - Sister Carolyn
Actors: 
Pat McNamara - Guard
Actors: 
Peter McRobbie - Lawyer
Actors: 
Conrad Meertins Jr. - Inmate #2
Actors: 
Gina Menza - Jury Forewoman
Actors: 
Dash Mihok - K. C.
Actors: 
Michael P. Moran - Judge #1
Actors: 
Rocco Musacchia - Salvatore
Actors: 
Mick O'Rourke - Man in Tub
Actors: 
Carmine Parisi - King Benny's Boy
Actors: 
James Pickens Jr. - Marlboro
Actors: 
Wendell Pierce - Little Caesar
Actors: 
Salvatore Paul Piro - Mimi
Actors: 
Monica Polito - Young Carol
Actors: 
Angela Rago - Shakes' Mother
Actors: 
Sean Patrick Reilly - Young King Benny
Actors: 
Peter Rini - Frank Magcicco
Actors: 
Larry Romano - Man #2
Actors: 
Gayle Scott - Confessional Woman
Actors: 
Tom Signorelli - Confessional Man
Actors: 
John Slattery - Carlson
Actors: 
Henry Stram - Prison Doctor
Actors: 
Ralph Tabakin - Warden
Actors: 
Mary Testa - Nun
Actors: 
Jenique Torres - Davy's Sister
Actors: 
Patrick Tull - Jerry the Bartender
Actors: 
Aida Turturro - Mrs. Salinas
Actors: 
Joe Urla - Carson
Actors: 
Zachary Ansley - Burly Man
Actors: 
Joseph Attanasio - Male Juror
Actors: 
Michael J. Burg - Court Officer
Actors: 
Peter Gerety - Juvenile Lawyer
Actors: 
Andrew Gianelli - Man in Second Bathtub
Actors: 
Michael Harkins - Fat Mancho's Buddy #1