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Sleepers (1996)

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Release Date: October 18, 1996
Genre: Crime, Drama
Running Time: 147 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, graphic violence and two scenes of strong sexual content.
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

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 Read more

Movie Review

Grade: B+ 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. Read the full movie review

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REVENGE IS SWEET, by Robert

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...

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