Light Sleeper (1992): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, Light Sleeper is a drama and krimi film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 103 minutes. “He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John LeTour steht bei den Reichen und Schönen New Yorks hoch im Kurs. Seine Drogendeals wickelt er stets diskret und absolut zuverlässig ab. Doch dann gerät John in eine tiefe Krise. Er will aussteigen und ein neues Leben beginnen, doch seine eigene Heroinsucht bremst ihn immer wieder. Als eine seine langjährigen Kundinnen plötzlich durch eine Überdosis Koks umkommt und auch seine Chefin Ann nun die Dealerei an den Nagel hängen will, gerät Johns Leben mehr und mehr aus der Bahn. Bei einer Drogenübergabe kommt es dann zu einer Schießerei.
Who’s in it. Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe as John LeTour, Susan Sarandon as Ann, Dana Delany as Marianne Jost and David Clennon as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Light Sleeper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light Sleeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light Sleeper tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Light Sleeper (1992)?
- In USA, Light Sleeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Light Sleeper worth watching?
- Light Sleeper holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light Sleeper?
- Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, David Clennon and Mary Beth Hurt.
- When was Light Sleeper released?
- Light Sleeper was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.