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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sleepers_(film)Sleepers (film) - Wikipedia

    Sleepers is a 1996 American legal crime drama film written, produced and directed by Barry Levinson, and based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's 1995 book of the same name. The film stars Kevin Bacon , Jason Patric , Brad Pitt , Robert De Niro , Dustin Hoffman , Minnie Driver , Vittorio Gassman , Brad Renfro , Ron Eldard , Jeffrey Donovan , Terry Kinney , Joe Perrino , Geoffrey Wigdor , Jonathan Tucker ...

  3. www.dailystar.co.uk › showbiz › truth-behindSleepers is based on horrific true story, says creator – but ...

    Apr 9, 2021 · Sleepers is a crime thriller directed by Barry Levinson, and features an all-star cast, including Robert Ne Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Brad Pitt. It is based on a book by Lorenzo Carcaterra from 1995, with the same name. The film begins with a narrator saying: “This is a true story about friendship that runs deeper than blood.”.

  4. repeatreplay.com › the-truth-behind-the-movie-sleepersThe Truth Behind the Movie Sleepers - Repeat Replay

    Sleepers, a gripping crime drama released in 1996, tells the story of four young boys who are sent to a juvenile detention center after a prank goes wrong. While there, they suffer horrific abuse at the hands of the guards, leading to a deep desire for revenge as they grow older. Based on a novel by Lorenzo Carcaterra, the movie struck a chord ...

  5. facts.net › movie › 45-facts-about-the-movie-sleepers45 Facts About The Movie Sleepers

    Oct 5, 2023 · A: Yes, Sleepers is based on a true story. It is an adaptation of the book “Sleepers” by Lorenzo Carcaterra, which recounts his personal experiences growing up in Hell’s Kitchen and the events that take place in the film. Q: When was Sleepers released? A: Sleepers was released on October 18, 1996.

  6. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › sleepers-1996Sleepers movie review & film summary (1996) - Roger Ebert

    Oct 18, 1996 · Roger Ebert. Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. Crime. Written and Directed by. Barry Levinson. Based On The Book by. Lorenzo Carcaterra. The opening words of Barry Levinson's “Sleepers” are, “This is a true story about ...

  7. www.nytimes.com › 1996/10/22 › movies'Sleepers' Debate Renewed: How True Is a 'True Story'?

    Oct 22, 1996 · Sleepers, number one film at box office its first weekend, begins with narrator's saying it is true story, but questions still hover over Lorenzo Carcaterra's account of four New York City teen ...

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lorenzo_CarcaterraLorenzo Carcaterra - Wikipedia

    2. Lorenzo Carcaterra (born October 16, 1954) is an American writer of Italian descent. Hell’s Kitchen is the setting for his most famous book, Sleepers, which was adapted as a 1996 film of the same name. In April 2009, he joined True/Slant as a blogger. True/Slant ceased operations on July 31, 2010, after only being open for a little less ...