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.^[1][2][3] In the film, a homeless man witnesses a gangland killing and becomes a target himself; the film is inspired by the Roberto Calvi murder.^[2][3]

The Innocent Sleep
Directed by	Scott Michell
Written by	Ray Villis
Produced by	Scott Michell Matthew Vaughn
Starring	Rupert Graves Annabella Sciorra Michael Gambon Franco Nero John Hannah
Cinematography	Alan Dunlop
Edited by	Derek Trigg
Music by	Mark Ayres
Production company	Trimedial Films
Distributed by	Starlight Films
Release date	26 January 1996 (1996-01-26)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

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.^[4]

Soundtrack

The Innocent Sleep
Soundtrack album by Mark Ayres
Released	1995 (1995)
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	59:04
Label	Silva Screen
Mark Ayres chronology
Doctor Who: Ghost Light (1993) ''The Innocent Sleep'' (1995) Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans (1996)

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

Track listing

All tracks are written by Mark Ayres.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Il Sonno Innocente" (The Innocent Sleep - Main Title)	2:49
2.	"The Old Site"	1:27
3.	"Lusano/The Execution"	4:56
4.	"Warehouse Chase"	2:46
5.	"Riverside/Nightmare/Police Station"	5:23
6.	"Jail Break"	3:21
7.	"Billie/A Word with Willie"	1:01
8.	"Cavani/Billie Meets Alan" ("Il Sonno Innocente")	1:50
9.	"Alan Calls Home"	3:12
10.	"Arson"	2:40
11.	"Hospital/Alan at Billie's Place"	3:47
12.	"Press Conference"	4:24
13.	"Today in Focus"	1:26
14.	"Ears to the Ground/Motorbike Chase"	2:42
15.	"Cavani Flies In"	3:45
16.	"A Revelation and a Death"	1:31
17.	"'Anybody but Stephens'/A Man for a Crisis"	4:27
18.	"Tutto Posto"	4:49
19.	"Ashes" ("Il Sonno Innocente")	2:21

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