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Sleepers

Rated R for language, graphic violence and two scenes of strong sexual content.

R 152min.
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Released on October 18, 1996
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 ... Read More
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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
Brad Pitt Michael
Vittorio Gassman King Benny
January 22, 2012
binky1928
Terrific TRUE story w Awesome cast ! YES these things DO happen in Reform school, Jails, Catholic HS's MUST see movie!!! ALL are at their best! Just look at PENN ST coaches and Know thisstory is TRUE !
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