| Director | Scott Michell |
|---|---|
| Writer | Ray Villis |
| Starring | Rupert Graves Annabella Sciorra Michael Gambon Franco Nero John Hannah |
| Music | Mark Ayres |
| Cinematography | Alan Dunlop |
| Editing | Derek Trigg |
| Producer | Scott Michell Matthew Vaughn |
| Studio | Trimedial Films |
| Distributor | Starlight Films |
| Released | 26 January 1996 |
| Runtime | 110 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Innocent Sleep is a 1996 British thriller film directed by Scott Michell and starring Rupert Graves, Michael Gambon and Franco Nero.[1][2][3] In the film, a homeless man witnesses a gangland killing and becomes a target himself; the film is inspired by the Roberto Calvi murder.[2][3]
Cast
- Rupert Graves as Alan Terry
- Hilary Crowson as Sheila Terry
- Annabella Sciorra as Billie Hayman
- Michael Gambon as Det. Insp. Matheson
- Franco Nero as Adolfo Cavani
- John Hannah as James
- Oliver Cotton as Lusano
- Tony Bluto as Thorn
- Paul Brightwell as Pelham
- Campbell Morrison as Mac
- Graham Crowden as George
- Sean Gilder as Police Constable
- Chris Jury as News Photographer
- Laura Berkeley as Glamorous Blonde
- Hugh Walters as Lewis
- Crispin Redman as Simon, CID
- Katie Carr as Alice
- Chris Armstrong as Dave, CID
- Lehla Eldridge as Morgue Attendant
- Struan Rodger as Peter Samson
- Stephen Yardley as Drago
- Ken Ratcliffe as Stephens
- Carmen De Venere as Cavani's Aide
- Paul Gregory as Newsreader
- Robert James as Hopkin
- Susan Gilmore as News Programme Presenter
- Peter Cartwright as Gerald Phillips
- Julian Rivett as Bike Courier
- Patrick Duggan as Landlord
- Peter Howell as Sir Frank
- Stephen Haynes as CID Policeman
Box office
The film opened on 26 January 1996 on 66 screens in the United Kingdom and grossed £54,015 for the weekend, placing twelfth at the UK box office.[4]
Soundtrack
| Artist | Mark Ayres |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 59:04 |
| Label | Silva Screen |
| Prev year | 1993 |
| Next year | 1996 |
The film's soundtrack composed by Mark Ayres was released on CD by Silva Screen Records in 1995.
Personnel
Conductor: Nic Raine Leader: Kenneth Sillito Orchestra: The Chamber Orchestra of London Recorded by: Mike Ross-Trevor Soprano Vocals: Lesley Garrett (tracks: 1, 8, 19)
Home media
The Innocent Sleep has been released in the following regions:
- Audio Visual Enterprises on Greek VHS in 1998
- Buena Vista Home Video on Netherlands VHS
- Payless Entertainment on Australian DVD in 2007
- Peachtree Video on US VHS in 1997
- Prooptiki in Greek theatrical locations in 1997
- Tango Entertainment on US DVD in 2005
- Trident Releasing on non-US sales release in 1996
References
- ^ "BFI | Film & TV Database | The INNOCENT SLEEP (1995)". Archived 14 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Bernard, Jami (27 June 1997). "An Innocent Drunk? We'll Drink to That". New York Daily News. p. 56. Retrieved 13 January 2023. – via Newspapers.com (subscription required)
- ^ Richmond, Wendy (26 January 1996). "Seedy Story: The Innocent Sleep". Ealing and Acton Gazette. Newspapers.com. p. 20. Retrieved 13 January 2023. (subscription required)
- ^ "UK Top 15: Jan 26-28". Screen International. 2 February 1996. p. 31.
External links
- The Innocent Sleep at IMDb