The Truth Can Be Murder
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 (1996) is a thriller film directed by Scott Michell, released on January 25, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Rupert Graves, Annabella Sciorra, Michael Gambon and Franco Nero. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
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Rupert Graves
as Alan Terry
Annabella Sciorra
as Billie Hayman
Michael Gambon
as Det. Insp. Matheson
Franco Nero
as Adolfo Cavani
Oliver Cotton
as Lusano
Tony Bluto
as Thorn
Paul Brightwell
as Pelham
Campbell Morrison
as Mac
Graham Crowden
as George
John Hannah
as James
Sean Gilder
as Police Constable
Stephen P. Haynes
as CID Policeman
Directed by Scott Michell, written by Ray Villis, produced by Matthew Vaughn.
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on August 27, 2023
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The main cast of The Innocent Sleep (1996) includes Rupert Graves, Annabella Sciorra, Michael Gambon, Franco Nero and Oliver Cotton. The film was directed by Scott Michell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Innocent Sleep was released on January 25, 1996 and runs for 1h 50m.
The Innocent Sleep (1996) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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