The Sleeper (2000)
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...
Director: Stuart Orme
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 26, 2000
Cast
- Eileen Atkins - Violet Moon
- Anna Massey - Lillian
- Elizabeth Spriggs - Cath
- George Cole - George
- Ciarán Hinds - Fergus Moon
- Annabelle Apsion - Claire Moon
- Michelle Collins - Diana
- Simon Chandler - Jonna
- Eric Byrne - Sam
Screenplay
Production: BBC Worldwide
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stuart Orme
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Sleeper stars Eileen Atkins, Anna Massey, Elizabeth Spriggs, George Cole, Ciarán Hinds, Annabelle Apsion.
- How long is The Sleeper?
- The Sleeper has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Sleeper?
- The Sleeper is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Sleeper produced?
- The Sleeper was produced in United Kingdom.