The Innocent Sleep - 1995

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.

110min
1995
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

Cast

Rupert Graves profile pictureRupert GravesAlan Terry
Annabella Sciorra profile pictureAnnabella SciorraBillie Hayman
Michael Gambon profile pictureMichael GambonDet. Insp. Matheson
Franco Nero profile pictureFranco NeroAdolfo Cavani
Sean Gilder profile pictureSean GilderPolice Constable

About The Innocent Sleep

The Innocent Sleep Overview

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.

Runtime: 110min

Extra details

Original Title: The Innocent Sleep
Original Language: French
Directed By: Scott Michell
Production Companies
Timedial Films