Light Sleeper (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Light Sleeper is a 1992 crime drama directed by Paul Schrader, starring Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon and Sam Rockwell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1993. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carolco Pictures
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Light Sleeper About?
The premise of Light Sleeper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Navigating Manhattan's dangerous drug trade, John LeTour finds his life upended when his supplier, Ann, decides to leave the business. Seeking a fresh start and the comfort of an old flame, Marianne, John’s plans are derailed by a series of murders. As the investigation intensifies, he finds himself entangled in a web of crime and pursued by those seeking justice.
Light Sleeper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- jail
- shootout
- hotel
- ex girlfriend
- hospital
- pistol
- handsome man
- male body
- bare chested male
- drugs
- new york city
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- insomnia
- drug dealing
- female frontal nudity
- killing
- falling to death
- call the police
- henchman
- wound
- cocaine noir
- narcotics
- drug dealer
- underworld
- neo noir
- reluctant criminal
- high class drug use
- introspective
- penitent
- penitent criminal
- ex drug addict
- reformed drug addict
- cocaine
- haunting
- street crime
- old flame
- fortune teller
- nocturnal
- murder investigation
- undercover cop
- relapse
- addiction relapse
- abuse of power
- tragedy
- tragic romance
- corruption
- crime ring
- drug ring
- revenge
- existential loneliness
Light Sleeper Cast
Willem Dafoe leads the cast, with Susan Sarandon and Sam Rockwell. Directed by Paul Schrader; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Schrader
Also Starring in Light Sleeper
· 6 moreLight Sleeper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Light Sleeper 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Light Sleeper Plot Summary
What happens in Light Sleeper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John LeTour, a 40-year-old delivery man from New York, works for Ann, who provides a select group of clients in the banking and finance industry with drugs. As Ann considers transitioning into the cosmetics field, LeTour grapples with his own battle against insomnia and a dim outlook on life.
Full summary
The whole story of Light Sleeper, scene by scene
Light Sleeper Box Office & Budget
Light Sleeper grossed $1.1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 21% of what it cost. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5,126 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
21% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $5.1K
- Budget
- $5M
Light Sleeper Awards & Nominations
Light Sleeper earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1993.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1993 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Paul Schrader
Light Sleeper Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Excerpt
How Well Do You Know Light Sleeper?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession does John LeTour have?
Cars in Light Sleeper
21 cars on screen, including the 1986 Lincoln Town Car and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1986 Lincoln Town Car Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1984 BMW 3 E30 Background role -
1982 Buick Century Background role
Light Sleeper Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Lo Spacciatore” and “Posibilidad de escape”.
- Also known as
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- Lo Spacciatore
- Posibilidad de escape
- אור רדום
- ライト・スリーパー
- Könnyű altató
- 迷幻人生
- Чуткий сон
- O Dono da Noite
- 라이트 슬리퍼, ფხიზელი ძილი
- Margines życia
- Possibilitat d’escapar
- Muž beze spánku
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- Rahli spanec
- Чуйний сон
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Light Sleeper FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Light Sleeper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Light Sleeper released?
Light Sleeper was released in 1992.
Who directed Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper was directed by Paul Schrader.
More films by Paul Schrader Who is in the cast of Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon and Sam Rockwell, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Light Sleeper make at the box office?
Light Sleeper grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $5,126 international) on a budget of $5 million.
How is Light Sleeper rated?
Light Sleeper has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Light Sleeper nominated for any awards?
Light Sleeper received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Light Sleeper have a post-credit scene?
No. Light Sleeper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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