The Innocent Sleep
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The Innocent Sleep

The Truth Can Be Murder

5.0 / 10 1996 1h 50mR French
Thriller

Storyline

Inspired by the 1982 Roberto Calvi Affair in which an Italian banker was found hanging from a bridge across the River Thames, the story follows Alan, a man from Northern England who is homeless after the loss of his wife and job. One night while sleeping in a deserted building, Alan witnesses the murder of a high-profile businessman. He attempts to leave the scene unnoticed, but the killers realize that someone has seen them commit the crime. He goes to the police only to discover that one of the killers is leading the case. To stay alive, Alan recruits the help of Billie Hayman, an American journalist, to cover his story.

Cast & Crew

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Alan Terry

Lead
Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Billie Hayman

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Det. Insp. Matheson

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

Adolfo Cavani

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Lusano

TB

Tony Bluto

Thorn

Paul Brightwell

Paul Brightwell

Pelham

CM

Campbell Morrison

Mac

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Scott Michell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Innocent Sleep is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker