The Sleeper
Synopsis
Violet Moon wants to be in control of the circumstances and people in her life. Particularly her son and daughter-in-law who she discovers are considering selling the farm where she has known some of the happiest times of her life. Violet's control is not only threatened by their decision, but also by the sudden reappearance of someone from her past whom she meets at a local spiritualists club. Someone who has the potential to resurrect a long buried secret as well expose her current plot to put a stop to the sale of the farm. When Violet takes the opportunity to silence this person, she doesn't consider that enemies have friends...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwyneth Hughes
- Original Title
- The Sleeper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- BBC Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Orme
Gwyneth Hughes
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Stuart Orme
Director
Gwyneth Hughes
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What is The Sleeper about?
Violet Moon wants to be in control of the circumstances and people in her life. Particularly her son and daughter-in-law who she discovers are considering selling the farm where she has known some of the happiest times of her life. Violet's control is not only threatened by their decision, but also by the sudden reappearance of someone from her past whom she meets at a local spiritualists club. Someone who has the potential to resurrect a long buried secret as well expose her current plot to put a stop to the sale of the farm. When Violet takes the opportunity to silence this person, she doesn't consider that enemies have friends...
Who directed The Sleeper?
The Sleeper was directed by Stuart Orme.
Who stars in The Sleeper?
The principal cast of The Sleeper includes Eileen Atkins, Anna Massey, Elizabeth Spriggs, George Cole, Ciarán Hinds.
When was The Sleeper released and how long is it?
The Sleeper was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.