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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children Movie Release: 1996 DVD Release: 04/01/1997 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 28 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Total Copies: 46 Genres: Drama, Crime, Courtroom Drama, Crime Drama, Reunion Films, Buddy Film See Also: Sleepers

Barry Levinson directed this crime drama based on a controversial bestseller. Jason Patrick stars as Lorenzo, a New York reporter more commonly called "Shakes," a nickname courtesy of his three childhood pals from Hell's Kitchen -- Michael (Brad Pitt), John (Ron Eldard), and Tommy (Billy Crudup). As kids, all four were sent to reform school after accidentally killing someone during a cruel prank. There, the boys were raped and beaten by several guards, including Sean Nokes (Kevin Bacon), a fact that they've kept secret into adulthood. Michael is now a rising star in the district attorney's office, while John and Tommy are founders of the Irish gang the Westies. When Nokes walks into John and Tommy's hangout, they kill him in cold blood and go on trial, defended by a drug-addicted lawyer (Dustin Hoffman). Michael and Shakes conspire with childhood friend Carol (Minnie Driver) and local priest Father Bobby (Robert DeNiro) to free their friends and get even with the surviving guards. Based on a true story chronicled by Lorenzo Carcaterra in his novel of the same name, Sleepers stirred controversy when the veracity of the book was challenged by reporters who could find no documentation of the events described. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Kevin Bacon - Sean Nokes
Robert De Niro - Father Bobby
Dustin Hoffman - Danny Snyder
Billy Crudup - Tommy Marcano
Bruno Kirby - Shakes' Father
Jason Patric - Lorenzo, a.k.a. Shakes
Vittorio Gassman - King Benny
Brad Pitt - Michael

Kevin Bacon and Brad Pitt star in this chilling adaptation of Lorenzo Carcaterra's moving tale of crime, punishment, and revenge, arriving on DVD from Warner Home Video. Presented in the original 2.35:1 widescreen theatrical aspect ratio and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in addition to an alternate French Dolby Digital 5.1 track, this release also offers optional English, Spanish, and French subtitles. Limited extra features include production notes and a theatrical trailer. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide