Sleepers West
1941, English. Directed by Eugene Forde.
Private eye Mike Shayne encounters a large amount of trouble while attempting to guard a murder witness.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Eugene FordeDirector
- Lloyd NolanMichael Shayne
- Lynn BariKay Bentley
- Mary Beth HughesHelen Carlson
- Louis Jean HeydtEverett Jason
- Edward BrophyGeorge Trautwein
- Don CostelloCarl Izzard
- Ben CarterLender Jones, a Porter
- Donald DouglasCast
- Oscar O'SheaMcGowan, a Engineer
- Harry HaydenCast
- Hamilton MacFaddenCast
- Ferike BorosCast
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Rauh, Lou Breslow
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Sleepers West: quick answers
What should I watch before Sleepers West?
Watch Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) first.
What comes after Sleepers West?
Next in the series: Dressed to Kill (1941), Blue, White and Perfect (1942), and The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942).
Is Sleepers West worth watching?
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How long is Sleepers West?
Sleepers West runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Sleepers West have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sleepers West. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is Sleepers West on?
Sleepers West isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 1941. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sleepers West?
If you liked Sleepers West, try The Limits of Control, The Blue Gardenia, Cult Killer.
Who directed Sleepers West?
Sleepers West (1941) was directed by Eugene Forde and stars Lloyd Nolan, Lynn Bari, Mary Beth Hughes.