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Light Sleeper (1992)

Movie ★ 6.7 103 min

Drama Crime

John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.

Paul Schrader Director Paul Schrader Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 21, 1992
Runtime
103 min
Rating
R
Budget
$5.0M
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt0102307
Studio
, , Grain of Sand Productions

Themes

Cast

Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe John LeTour Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Ann Dana Delany Dana Delany Marianne Jost David Clennon David Clennon Robert Mary Beth Hurt Mary Beth Hurt Teresa Aranow Victor Garber Victor Garber Tis Brooke Jane Adams Jane Adams Randi Jost Sam Rockwell Sam Rockwell Jealous David Spade David Spade Theological Cokehead Paul Jabara Paul Jabara Eddie Robert Cicchini Robert Cicchini Bill Guidone Rene Rivera Rene Rivera Manuel Steven Posen Hasid Ken Ladd Carlos Brian Judge Thomas Vince Cupone Vince Cupone Young Cuban Tatiana von Fürstenberg Tatiana von Fürstenberg French girl Paul Stocker Maitre D'

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Frequently asked questions

What is Light Sleeper about?
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
Who directed Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, David Clennon.
When was Light Sleeper released?
Light Sleeper is a 1992 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Light Sleeper?
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