The Innocent Sleep
The Innocent Sleep is a 1996 British thriller film directed by Scott Michell and starring Rupert Graves, Michael Gambon and Franco Nero.[1][2][3] In the film, a homeless man witnesses a gangland killing and becomes a target himself; the film is inspired by the Roberto Calvi murder.[2][3]
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| Directed by | Scott Michell |
| Written by | Ray Villis |
| Produced by | Scott Michell Matthew Vaughn |
| Starring | Rupert Graves Annabella Sciorra Michael Gambon Franco Nero John Hannah |
| Cinematography | Alan Dunlop |
| Edited by | Derek Trigg |
| Music by | Mark Ayres |
Production company | Trimedial Films |
| Distributed by | Starlight Films |
Release date | 26 January 1996 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Rupert Graves as Alan Terry
- Hilary Crowson as Sheila Terry
- Annabella Sciorra as Billie Hayman
- Michael Gambon as Det. Insp. Matheson
- Franco Nero as Adolfo Cavani
- John Hannah as James
- Oliver Cotton as Lusano
- Tony Bluto as Thorn
- Paul Brightwell as Pelham
- Campbell Morrison as Mac
- Graham Crowden as George
- Sean Gilder as Police Constable
- Chris Jury as News Photographer
- Laura Berkeley as Glamorous Blonde
- Hugh Walters as Lewis
- Crispin Redman as Simon, CID
- Katie Carr as Alice
- Chris Armstrong as Dave, CID
- Lehla Eldridge as Morgue Attendant
- Struan Rodger as Peter Samson
- Stephen Yardley as Drago
- Ken Ratcliffe as Stephens
- Carmen De Venere as Cavani's Aide
- Paul Gregory as Newsreader
- Robert James as Hopkin
- Susan Gilmore as News Programme Presenter
- Peter Cartwright as Gerald Phillips
- Julian Rivett as Bike Courier
- Patrick Duggan as Landlord
- Peter Howell as Sir Frank
- Stephen Haynes as CID Policeman
Box office
The film opened on 26 January 1996 on 66 screens in the United Kingdom and grossed £54,015 for the weekend, placing twelfth at the UK box office.[4]
Home Media
The film was released in the following locations: - Audio Visual Enterprises on Greek VHS in 1998 - Buena Vista Home Video on Netherlands VHS - Payless Entertainment on Australian DVD in 2007 - Peachtree Video on US VHS in 1997 - Prooptiki in Greek theatrical locations in 1997 - Tango Entertainment on US DVD in 2005 - Trident Releasing on Non-US sales release in 1996
References
- "BFI | Film & TV Database | The INNOCENT SLEEP (1995)". Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- Bernard, Jami (27 June 1997). "An Innocent Drunk? We'll Drink to That". New York Daily News. p. 56. Retrieved 13 January 2023 – via Newspapers.com.(subscription required)
- Richmond, Wendy (26 January 1996). "Seedy Story: The Innocent Sleep". Ealing and Acton Gazette. Newspapers.com. p. 20. Retrieved 13 January 2023.(subscription required)
- "UK Top 15: Jan 26-28". Screen International. 2 February 1996. p. 31.