The Innocent Sleep
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| The Innocent Sleep | |
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| Directed by | Scott Michell |
| Written by | Ray Villis |
| Produced by | Scott Michell Matthew Vaughn |
| Starring | Rupert Graves Annabella Sciorra Michael Gambon Franco Nero John Hannah |
| Cinematography | Alan Dunlop |
| Edited by | Derek Trigg |
| Music by | Mark Ayres |
Production company | Trimedial Films |
| Distributed by | Starlight Films |
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Running time | 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]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
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| Length | 59:04 | |||
| Label | Silva Screen | |||
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The film's soundtrack composed by Mark Ayres was released on CD by Silva Screen Records in 1995.
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All tracks are written by Mark Ayres.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Il Sonno Innocente" (The Innocent Sleep - Main Title) | 2:49 |
| 2. | "The Old Site" | 1:27 |
| 3. | "Lusano/The Execution" | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Warehouse Chase" | 2:46 |
| 5. | "Riverside/Nightmare/Police Station" | 5:23 |
| 6. | "Jail Break" | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Billie/A Word with Willie" | 1:01 |
| 8. | "Cavani/Billie Meets Alan" ("Il Sonno Innocente") | 1:50 |
| 9. | "Alan Calls Home" | 3:12 |
| 10. | "Arson" | 2:40 |
| 11. | "Hospital/Alan at Billie's Place" | 3:47 |
| 12. | "Press Conference" | 4:24 |
| 13. | "Today in Focus" | 1:26 |
| 14. | "Ears to the Ground/Motorbike Chase" | 2:42 |
| 15. | "Cavani Flies In" | 3:45 |
| 16. | "A Revelation and a Death" | 1:31 |
| 17. | "'Anybody but Stephens'/A Man for a Crisis" | 4:27 |
| 18. | "Tutto Posto" | 4:49 |
| 19. | "Ashes" ("Il Sonno Innocente") | 2:21 |
Personnel
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
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External links
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