The Innocent Sleep
# The Innocent Sleep

The Innocent Sleep is a 1996 British thriller film directed by Scott Michell and starring Rupert Graves, Michael Gambon and Franco Nero. In the film, a homeless man witnesses a gangland killing and becomes a target himself; the film is inspired by the Roberto Calvi murder.

## 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.

## Home Media

The film was released in the following locations: - 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

