Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
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- R
- 1h 44min
- Mystery, Thriller
- 02 Aug 1978 (USA)
- Movie
Fashion photographer Laura Mars, whose photographs contain violent images, develops the ability to see through a killer's eyes. Those around her include her driver Tommy, her manager Donald, her ex-husband Michael, and policeman John.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Laura Mars
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| Tommy Lee Jones | ... |
John Neville
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| Brad Dourif | ... |
Tommy Ludlow
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| Rene Auberjonois | ... |
Donald Phelps
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| Raul Julia | ... |
Michael Reisler
(as R.J.)
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| Frank Adonis | ... |
Sal Volpe
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| Lisa Taylor | ... |
Michele
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| Darlanne Fluegel | ... |
Lulu
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Rose Gregorio | ... |
Elaine Cassell
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| Bill Boggs | ... |
Bill Boggs
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| Steve Marachuk | ... |
Robert
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| Meg Mundy | ... |
Doris Spenser
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Marilyn Meyers | ... |
Sheila Weissman
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Gary Bayer | ... |
Reporter
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| Mitchell Edmonds | ... |
Reporter
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| Michael Tucker | ... |
Bert
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Jeff Niki | ... |
Photo Assistant
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Toshi Matsuo | ... |
Photo Assistant
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John Edward Allen | ... |
Billy T.
(as John E. Allen)
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| Anna Anderson | ... |
Model
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Deborah Beck | ... |
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Jim Devine | ... |
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Hanny Friedman | ... |
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Winnie Hollman | ... |
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Patty Oja | ... |
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Donna Palmer | ... |
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Sterling St. Jacques | ... |
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Rita Tellone | ... |
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Kari Page | ... |
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Dallas Edward Hayes | ... |
Douglas
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| John Randolph Jones | ... |
Policeman
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| Allen Joseph | ... |
Policeman
(as Al Joseph)
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Gerald M. Kline | ... |
Policeman
(as Gerald Kline)
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Sal Richards | ... |
Policeman
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Tom Degidon | ... |
Policeman
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Paula Laurence | ... |
Aunt Caroline
(as Paula Lawrence)
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Joey Mills | ... |
Make-Up Person
(as Joey R. Mills)
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John Sahag | ... |
Hairdresser
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Hector Troy | ... |
Cab Driver
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| Joanne Baron | ... |
Linda (uncredited)
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Robert Dahdah | ... |
Crowd (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Guest | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Jack H. Harris | ... |
Man in Gallery (uncredited)
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| Linda Kendall | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Ernie Pysher | ... |
Elaine Cassell Gallery Attendee (uncredited)
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| Robert Ridgely | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Fat Thomas | ... |
Man With Dog (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Irvin Kershner | ||
Written by
| John Carpenter | ... | (screenplay) and |
| David Zelag Goodman | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Carpenter | ... | (story) |
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | (monologue writer) (uncredited) |
| Julian Barry | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Mart Crowley | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Joan Tewkesbury | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Jack H. Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Jon Peters | ... | producer |
| Laura Ziskin | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Artie Kane | ||
Cinematography by
| Victor J. Kemper | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Kahn | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul LaMastra | ... | assistant editor (as Paul La Mastra) |
| Emily Paine | ... | assistant editor (as Emily Payne) |
| Trudy Ship | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Gene Callahan | ||
Art Direction by
| Robert Gundlach | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Godfrey | ||
Costume Design by
| Theoni V. Aldredge | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | hairdresser |
| Vincent Callaghan | ... | makeup artist (as Vince Callaghan) |
| Lynn Donahue | ... | makeup artist (as Lynn Donohue) |
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist |
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hairstyles for Ms. Dunaway |
| Craig Lyman | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Louis A. Stroller | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mel Howard | ... | assistant director |
| Joseph Maimone Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Louis A. Stroller | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Sammut | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Walter Stocklin | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Allan Bromberg | ... | assistant: sound editor |
| Charles L. Campbell | ... | sound editor (as Chuck Campbell) |
| Robert Glass | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Robert Knudson | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Les Lazarowitz | ... | sound mixer |
| Don MacDougall | ... | dubbing mixer |
Special Effects by
| Edward Drohan | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| James F. Liles | ... | special photographic effects (as James Liles) |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunt person |
| Tammas Hamilton | ... | stunt person |
| Jim Lovelett | ... | stunt person |
| Harry Madsen | ... | stunt person |
| Konrad Sheehan | ... | stunt person |
| Alex Stevens | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lou Barlia | ... | camera operator |
| Rebecca Blake | ... | photographer: Eyes of Mars photographs |
| Jack Brown | ... | first assistant camera |
| Adger W. Cowans | ... | still man (as Adger Cowans) |
| James P. Dolan | ... | gaffer (as James Dolan) |
| James Finnerty | ... | key grip |
| Bruce MacCallum | ... | second assistant camera |
| Mik Cribben | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Cis Corman | ... | casting supervisor |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marilyn Bishop | ... | costumer: women |
| Jim Hagerman | ... | costumer: men (as James Hagerman) |
| Bernadene C. Mann | ... | wardrobe: Ms. Dunaway (as Bernadene Mann) |
Location Management
| Vince Martinez | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Joan Biel | ... | music editor |
| Charles Koppelman | ... | musical supervisor (as Charles A. Koppelman) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bette Nance | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James Giblin | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Rebecca Blake | ... | special photographic consultant |
| Vic Heutschy | ... | unit publicist |
| Jerry Jaffe | ... | project assistant |
| Pennfield Jensen | ... | assistant: Mr. Kershner |
| George Justin | ... | production executive |
| Susan B. Landau | ... | special project assistant (as Susan Landau) |
| Francine Lefrak | ... | project assistant |
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production office coordinator |
| Helmut Newton | ... | gallery photographs |
| Hugh Rawson | ... | project assistant |
| Donna Tomas | ... | assistant: Ms. Aldredge |
| Raechel Donahue | ... | voice talent (uncredited) |
| Ernie Pysher | ... | stand-in: Tommy Lee Jones (uncredited) |
| Howard R. Schuster | ... | financing (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (presents)
- Major Studio Partners (financed by)
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1978) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films of India (1979) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Columbia Pictures (1979) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1979) (India) (theatrical) (as Columbia Films of India)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1980) (United States) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (Australia) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- M6 (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment (2000) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- BBC One (2004) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Veronica (2008) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Sony Movie Channel (2014) (United States) (tv)
- Movies4Men (2015) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Powerhouse Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- GoodTimes Home Video (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (Japan) (VHS) (unknown)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinema Research (titles)
- Columbia Records (soundtrack available on)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A. F. L. - C. I. O.)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (sound effects creation by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Suddenly Laura Mars can see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes. She contacts the police and with the aid of a police detective, tries to stop the killer. But first, they have to figure out who it is.
Written by Brian W Martz |
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| Taglines | She saw all life through the camera's eye. Then suddenly she saw death! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $2,715,876 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First major studio film of Writer/Director/Composer John Carpenter, who wrote the film's screenplay, which was originally titled "Eyes". See more » |
| Goofs | When the killer kicks in the metallic door to Laura's bedroom, dents/footprints in the door from previous takes of this shot are visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Visions (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Theme (Prisoner) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Raul Julia is billed simply as R.J. in the opening credits, but by his full name in the cast crawl at the end. See more » |
| Quotes |
Laura:
I can't understand... how it's possible... to live your whole life... without someone... and be doing more or less OK. And then suddenly you find them. John Neville: You recognize them. Laura: You recognize them. And... you know without them... John Neville: [whispered] It's terrifying. Laura: Yes. John Neville: [whispered] It's beautiful. Laura: Yes. See more » |