Sleepers is a 1996 American legal crime drama film written, produced and directed by Barry Levinson, and based on Lorenzo Carcaterra 's 1995 book of the same name.

Sleepers: Directed by Barry Levinson. With Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Billy Crudup. A reporter and a District Attorney help childhood friends who killed a sadistic guard.

Oct 18, 1996 · The opening words of Barry Levinson’s “Sleepers” are, “This is a true story about friendship that runs deeper than blood.” That’s careless writing; how, exactly, does it run deeper than …

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Four boys from Hell's Kitchen enter a reformatory where a cruel guard abuses them. Years later, two of them get revenge and must stand trial. Watch trailers & learn more.

Sleepers is a 1996 drama written, produced, and directed by Barry Levinson, and starring Kevin Bacon, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman. It’s based on the 1995 Lorenzo …

Jul 8, 2025 · The film explores themes of friendship, trauma, justice, and revenge, grounded in a story allegedly inspired by real events. With a stellar ensemble cast and a gripping narrative, Sleepers …

Oct 18, 1996 · Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

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