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To Sleep with Anger

To Sleep with Anger

Drama · 1990

An enigmatic drifter from the South comes to visit an old acquaintance who now lives in South-Central LA.

Movie details

To Sleep with Anger

“When Harry comes to town, he brings good times, bad times… And a lot of trouble!”

1990 Drama 1h 42m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

An enigmatic drifter from the South comes to visit an old acquaintance who now lives in South-Central LA.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Charles Burnett

Written by

Charles Burnett

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Harry

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

Gideon

Mary Alice

Mary Alice

Suzie

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Samuel “Baby Brother”

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Junior

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Linda

Vonetta McGee

Vonetta McGee

Pat

Court is in session

Put To Sleep with Anger on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.