Sleepless Night

Director: Frederic Jardin
Writer: Frederic Jardin, Nicolas Saada, Olivier Douyère
Cast: Tomer Sisley, Joey Starr, Julien Boisselier, Laurent Stocker, Birol Ünel, Serge Riaboukine, Lizzie Brocheré
Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2012
Distributor: Tribeca Film
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Synopsis: A cop races through a packed nightclub, dodging drug dealers, and corrupt cops in a mad chase to rescue his kidnapped son. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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