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The Innocent Sleep

"The Truth Can Be Murder"

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.

Top Cast

  • Rupert Graves

    Rupert Graves

    Alan Terry

  • Annabella Sciorra

    Annabella Sciorra

    Billie Hayman

  • Michael Gambon

    Michael Gambon

    Det. Insp. Matheson

  • Franco Nero

    Franco Nero

    Adolfo Cavani

  • Oliver Cotton

    Oliver Cotton

    Lusano

  • Tony Bluto

    Tony Bluto

    Thorn

  • Paul Brightwell

    Paul Brightwell

    Pelham

  • Campbell Morrison

    Campbell Morrison

    Mac

  • Graham Crowden

    Graham Crowden

    George

Overview

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.

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