Sleeping Dogs
Movie Trailer
Release Date
March 22, 2024
Genre
Crime Thriller
Cast & Crew
- Russell Crowe as Roy Freeman
- Karen Gillan as Laura Baines
- Marton Csokas as Dr. Joseph Wieder
- Tommy Flanagan as Jimmy Remis
- Harry Greenwood as Richard Finn
- Thomas M. Wright as Wayne Devereaux
- Elizabeth Blackmore as Dana Finn
- Lynn Gilmartin as Diane Lynch
- Pacharo Mzembe as Isaac Samuel
- Paula Arundell as Susan Avery
Director
Adam Cooper
Producer
- Deborah Glover
- Pouya Shabazian
- Bill Collage
- Henry Winterstern
- Arun Kumar
- Mark Fasano
- Adam Cooper
Writer
- Adam Cooper
- Bill Collage
Production Company
- Nickel City Productions
- Highland Film Group
Running Time
112 minutes
Languages
English
Maturity Rating
R
Content Advisory
- Violence
- Intense thematic elements
Movie Story
Sleeping Dogs follows Roy Freeman (Russell Crowe), a retired homicide detective suffering from Alzheimer’s. As he undergoes experimental treatment to regain his memories, Roy becomes entangled in a mystery when he is approached by an advocate for inmates, Emily Dietz, who asks him to investigate a case involving a man wrongly convicted of murder. As Roy revisits old files and confronts his fragmented memories, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and long-buried secrets that put him on a dangerous path toward the truth.
Special Effects
The film uses minimal CGI, focusing on practical effects to enhance the gritty, realistic atmosphere. The visual storytelling is complemented by a haunting score, adding to the suspenseful tone of the movie.
Box Office Performance
As a mid-budget thriller, Sleeping Dogs had a modest box office performance, relying on its strong cast and gripping narrative to attract audiences.
Filming Locations
- Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
Notable Quotes
- “Memories don’t just fade—they can be erased.” – Roy Freeman
- “Sometimes, the truth is buried for a reason.” – Laura Baines
- “Justice isn’t always black and white.” – Jimmy Remis
Behind-the-Scenes
- Principal photography began in February 2023 in Victoria, Australia, with the film marking Adam Cooper’s directorial debut. The adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s novel The Book of Mirrors allowed Cooper and co-writer Bill Collage to explore complex themes of memory and identity.
Final Verdict
Sleeping Dogs is a tense and atmospheric thriller that showcases strong performances from its cast, particularly Russell Crowe. The film delves into the complexities of memory and justice, offering a thought-provoking narrative. While it may not be groundbreaking, it is a solid entry in the crime thriller genre that will keep viewers engaged until the end.
IMDb Rating
6.1/10