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1996 · 147 min · R

Sleepers

Directed by Barry Levinson · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sleepers (1996) is a Crime film, directed by Barry Levinson set in New York City during the 1960s–1980s. It runs 147 minutes and is rated R.

A courtroom, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge and friendship run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
Kevin BaconRobert De NiroDustin HoffmanBruno KirbyJason PatricBrad PittMinnie DriverBrad Renfro

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
RevengeFriendship
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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