Sleeper
Director: Woody Allen
Actors: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck
PlotMiles Monroe, a jazz musician and owner of a health food store in 1970s New York, undergoes a routine operation but wakes up 200 years later in an oppressive, totalitarian society. Initially disoriented, he learns that he was cryogenically frozen and revived by a group of rebellious scientists who need his help to overthrow the tyrannical government. When the authorities storm the lab, Miles goes on the run disguised as a robotic servant. His attempts to navigate this bizarre future lead to various comic misadventures, including encounters with advanced technology and strange societal norms.
As he adjusts to this new world, Miles meets Luna Schlosser, an artist and socialite who initially conforms to the regime’s dictates. Their dynamic evolves as Miles tries to recruit her into the underground resistance movement. Facing numerous obstacles and a constant threat of capture, Miles and Luna develop an awkward alliance. Along the way, they uncover unsettling secrets about the state’s power and the nature of individual freedom. Their journey is filled with comedic yet poignant moments as they seek to challenge the conformity and control that dominate this dystopian future.
Writers: Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
Release Date: 17 Dec 1973
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English, Yiddish
Home Video Reviews
Woody Allen's 'Sleeper' remains a comedic gem with top-notch image and sound quality on Blu-ray, despite its lack of special features.
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