Sleeping Dogs movie poster

Sleeping Dogs

"A man is frozen, then awakened in the future to find himself embroiled in some murderous mayhem."

October 12, 1997 1h 30m 3.9/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Sleeping Dogs is a science fiction film. directed by Michael Bafaro.

Starring C. Thomas Howell, Scott McNeil, and Heather Hanson

Synopsis

A master jewel thief in 21st century Los Angeles targets the illegal emerald smuggling operations of a highly-connected crime syndicate. During what he believes to be a routine heist, cat burglar Harry Maxwell discovers that his target, notorious criminal Sanchez Boon is also the target of a police raid. In attempting to evade both the law and Boon's well-armed men, Harry meets Pandora Grimes, one of dozens of young women Boon kidnapped to work in his factory. When Boon sets a group of social deviants free and hijacks a space transport ship and its crew, only Harry and Pandora's cunning can save the hundreds of innocent people aboard.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 12, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 3.9/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • North American Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleeping Dogs about?

A master jewel thief in 21st century Los Angeles targets the illegal emerald smuggling operations of a highly-connected crime syndicate. During what he believes to be a routine heist, cat burglar H...

Who directed Sleeping Dogs?

Sleeping Dogs was directed by Michael Bafaro.

How long is Sleeping Dogs?

Sleeping Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Sleeping Dogs released?

Sleeping Dogs was released on October 12, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sleeping Dogs?

The main cast of Sleeping Dogs includes C. Thomas Howell, Scott McNeil, Heather Hanson, Kiara Hunter, Richard Toth.