Light Sleeper
“He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Light Sleeper (1992) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-06
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
John LeTour
Susan Sarandon
Ann
Dana Delany
Marianne Jost
David Clennon
Robert
Mary Beth Hurt
Teresa Aranow
Victor Garber
Tis Brooke
Jane Adams
Randi Jost
Sam Rockwell
Jealous
David Spade
Theological Cokehead
Paul Jabara
Eddie
Robert Cicchini
Bill Guidone
Rene Rivera
Manuel
Steven Posen
Hasid
Ken Ladd
Carlos
Brian Judge
Thomas
Vince Cupone
Young Cuban
Tatiana von Fürstenberg
French girl
Paul Stocker
Maitre D'
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Michael Been
- Original Title
- Light Sleeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, German, Italian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Grain of Sand Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Michael Been
Edward Lachman
Kristina Boden
Mario Kassar, Linda Reisman, G. Mac Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Linda Reisman
Producer
G. Mac Brown
Producer
Kristina Boden
Editor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Michael Been
Original Music Composer
Richard Hornung
Production Design
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Paul Schrader
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light Sleeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Light Sleeper includes Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, David Clennon, Mary Beth Hurt.
When was Light Sleeper released and how long is it?
Light Sleeper was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Light Sleeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light Sleeper was composed by Michael Been.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).