Sleepers
1996 · 2h 27m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.
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.
Written & directed by
Barry LevinsonBased on the novel by
Lorenzo Carcaterra7.6Smart score
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1960s1980sbased on novel or bookcatholic churchchild abusecourtcourt casecourtroom dramaganggangsterhell's kitchenirish-americanjuvenile delinquentjuvenile prisonkidslegal dramamanhattan, new york citymurdernarrationorganized crimepastorprank gone wrongreform schoolrepaymentrevengesadisticsexual abuse
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