Let Sleeping Cops Lie (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, Let Sleeping Cops Lie is a crime film directed by José Pinheiro, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie tells the story of a group of right-wing cops have begun carrying out vigilante justice on drug dealers and other crime figures who might otherwise avoid punishment for their misdeeds. Police inspector Grindel (Delon) understands the feelings which motivate these deeds, but does not approve. However, he is not highly motivated to put an end to the group's activities until it begins to appear that they are now attacking fellow cops for reasons which are unclear.
Who’s in it. Let Sleeping Cops Lie stars Alain Delon as Commissaire Eugène Grindel, Michel Serrault as Roger Scatti, Patrick Catalifo as Peret and Xavier Deluc as Lutz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Let Sleeping Cops Lie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let Sleeping Cops Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let Sleeping Cops Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let Sleeping Cops Lie (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Let Sleeping Cops Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Let Sleeping Cops Lie worth watching?
- Let Sleeping Cops Lie holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let Sleeping Cops Lie?
- Let Sleeping Cops Lie stars Alain Delon, Michel Serrault, Patrick Catalifo, Xavier Deluc and Raymond Gérôme.
- When was Let Sleeping Cops Lie released?
- Let Sleeping Cops Lie was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.