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.

Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack composed by Mark Ayres was released on CD by Silva Screen Records in 1995.

Personnel
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
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