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The Innocent Sleep( 1996)

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The Truth Can Be Murder

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rupert Graves

      Alan Terry

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      Annabella Sciorra

      Billie Hayman

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      Michael Gambon

      Det. Insp. Matheson

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      Franco Nero

      Adolfo Cavani

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      Oliver Cotton

      Lusano

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      Tony Bluto

      Thorn

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      Paul Brightwell

      Pelham

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      Campbell Morrison

      Mac

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      Graham Crowden

      George

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      John Hannah

      James

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      Sean Gilder

      Police Constable

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      Stephen P. Haynes

      CID Policeman

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Aug 27 2023
    OK, hands up - I'm a fan of Rupert Graves. Ever since his "Scudder" in "Maurice" (1987) he has been able to do little wrong. Here, he is the likeable dosser "Alan" who accidentally witnesses a mob-style hit in London. The killers know someone saw them and so he must keep one step ahead as they close in. Luckily for him, the crime has attracted the attention of journalist "Billie" (Annabella Sciorra) but can she help keep him alive as he faces pursuit from bent copper "Matheson" (Michael Gambon) and his paymaster "Cavani" (Franco Nero)? As British crime efforts go, this is OK - a decent cast pre...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • police
    • witness
    • reporter
    • homeless