The Sleeper (2000): Cast
The Sleeper is a 2000 crime drama directed by Stuart Orme, starring Eileen Atkins as Violet Moon, Ciarán Hinds and Annabelle Apsion. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Worldwide
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sleeper About?
The premise of The Sleeper without spoilers.
Violet Moon is determined to control every aspect of her life, especially the decisions of her son and daughter‑in‑law, who plan to sell the farm where she spent her happiest years. Her grip loosens when a figure from her past resurfaces at a local spiritualist club, threatening to reveal a long‑buried secret and expose Violet’s scheme to stop the sale. In trying to silence the newcomer, she overlooks that even enemies can have allies.
The Sleeper Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- tv mini series
- seance
- murder
- retirement home
- based on novel
The Sleeper Cast & Characters
Eileen Atkins leads the cast as Violet Moon, with Ciarán Hinds as Fergus Moon and Annabelle Apsion as Claire Moon. Directed by Stuart Orme; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Orme
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Eileen Atkins as Violet Moon -
Ciarán Hinds as Fergus Moon - Annabelle Apsion as Claire Moon
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Anna Massey as Lillian
Also Starring in The Sleeper
· 5 more- George Cole George
- Elizabeth Spriggs Cath
- Simon Chandler Jonna
- Michelle Collins Diana
- Eric Byrne Sam
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The Sleeper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sleeper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sleeper?
The Sleeper runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Sleeper released?
The Sleeper was released on December 26, 2000.
Who directed The Sleeper?
The Sleeper was directed by Stuart Orme.
More films by Stuart Orme Who is in the cast of The Sleeper?
The Sleeper stars Eileen Atkins as Violet Moon, Ciarán Hinds as Fergus Moon and Annabelle Apsion as Claire Moon, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Sleeper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sleeper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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