The Innocent Sleep

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.

Cast

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

as Alan Terry

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

as Billie Hayman

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

as Det. Insp. Matheson

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

as Adolfo Cavani

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

as Lusano

Tony Bluto

Tony Bluto

as Thorn

Paul Brightwell

Paul Brightwell

as Pelham

Campbell Morrison

Campbell Morrison

as Mac

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

as George

John Hannah

John Hannah

as James

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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...

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