The Innocent Sleep
- Thriller
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.
The Innocent Sleep is a 1996 thriller inspired by the true story of the Roberto Calvi banking scandal. When a homeless man witnesses a high-profile murder, he discovers the killer is a police officer investigating the crime, forcing him to team up with an American journalist to expose the truth and survive.
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Rupert GravesAlan Terry
Annabella SciorraBillie Hayman
Michael GambonDet. Insp. Matheson
Franco NeroAdolfo Cavani
Oliver CottonLusano- Tony BlutoThorn
Paul BrightwellPelham- Campbell MorrisonMac
Graham CrowdenGeorge
John HannahJames
Sean GilderPolice Constable- Stephen P. HaynesCID Policeman
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The innocent sleep Trailer 1996 (VHS Capture)
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When was The Innocent Sleep released?
The film was released on January 25, 1996.
What true story inspired this film?
The film is inspired by the 1982 Roberto Calvi Affair, in which an Italian banker was found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge across the River Thames in London.
What is the plot about?
A homeless man named Alan witnesses a murder while sleeping in a deserted building. When he goes to the police, he discovers one of the killers is leading the investigation, forcing him to work with journalist Billie Hayman to expose the truth and stay alive.
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