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Sleepers (1996) - Movie Details

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Release Date: October 18, 1996
Genre: Crime, Drama
Director: Barry Levinson
Writer: Barry Levinson, Lorenzo Carcaterra
Cast: Jonathan Tucker, Geoffrey Wigdor, Brad Renfro, Brad Pitt, Joseph Perrino, Jason Patric, Frank Medrano, Bruno Kirby, Terry Kinney, Dustin Hoffman, Vittorio Gassman, Minnie Driver, Ron Eldard, Robert De Niro, Billy Crudup, Kevin Bacon
Studio: Warner Brothers
Running Time: 147 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, graphic violence and two scenes of strong sexual content.

Four boys, living in New York, had every day free. After years of boredom, they devised a prank on a hot dog vendor. They stole his cart, not planning on taking it far, but accidentally almost killed a man with it. Sentenced to 9-18 months at a reform school for assault and reckless endangerment, they are in for the worst time of their lives. Tortured, beaten, and raped constantly by the guards, headed by Sean...

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An all-star cast delivers great performances in what many consider to be a great movie. "Sleepers," though far from immensely engaging, is a well done drama about sexual abuse and the morality of justive. Full movie review »

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Anonymous says:

December 24, 2003

This is definitely a movie that tops my favorites list. To begin with, all aspects of the movie kept me glued to the screen. Not one time did I care to glance at the clock. I dont think they could've picked a better cast for the film. I wish i could sit here and tell you about the scenes but i would ruin the movie for you. However, what i can say is that you have to take my word for it and rent it. I guarantee you will enjoy it. 3 words can sum up the movie...REVENGE IS SWEET! Rent it now...

Anonymous says:

September 9, 2003

This is a very good film. For anyone raised in New York or any other major city, it will conjure memories of youth. The workings of Hell's Kitchen are at the same time intriguing and comical. The movie is filled with supporting characters that provide needed relief from the terrible subject matter of the rape of youths at the hands of their protectors. This movie is worth watching once; and once watched, you will watch it again.

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