See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)

Dave is deaf, and Wally is blind. They witness a murder, but it was Dave who was looking at her, and Wally who was listening.

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Writers:

Earl Barret (story), Arne Sultan (story),

Stars:

Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Joan Severance

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Pryor	...	Wallace 'Wally' Karue
Gene Wilder	...	Dave Lyons
Joan Severance	...	Eve
Kevin Spacey	...	Kirgo
Alan North	...	Braddock
Anthony Zerbe	...	Sutherland
Louis Giambalvo	...	Gatlin
Kirsten Childs	...	Adele
Hardy Rawls	...	Beefy Tourist
Audrie Neenan	...	Policewoman and Marilyn
Lauren Tom	...	Mitzie
John Capodice	...	Scotto
George Bartenieff	...	Huddelston
Alexandra Neil	...	Sally
Tonya Pinkins	...	Leslie

Storyline

A man is murdered. Two men witness it. A blind man who hears the killer, and a deaf man who sees her. The police don't think they're credible witnesses, but the killers don't want to take any chances. The two men must now work together to save themselves and bring the killers to justice.

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Plot Keywords:

deaf | witness | murder | blind man | police | 

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Taglines:

MURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 May 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ciegos, sordos y locos

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$46,908,987 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

After attending a screening, upper management from Braille Institute disavowed any connection to the film, turning down the offer of proceeds from opening night, which instead went to another nonprofit providing services to young blind people. Institute administrators objected to the film's language.

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Goofs

When Dave and Wally are about to break in to the greenhouse to rescue Wally's sister, Dave walks carrying a big log while Wally waits on top of a big rock. As Dave passes by near Wally, he gets the log too close and Wally moves to avoid a possible hit, yet he is supposed to be blind.

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Quotes

Dave: Wally! He could put a hole through your *head*, Wally!
Wally: *Fuck* him and his holes!

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Connections

Remade as Pyare Mohan (2006)

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Soundtracks

"TWILIGHT ZONE THEME"
Written by Marius Constant

User Reviews

When two become one

"See no evil, Hear no evil"; a perfect title for an hilarious script that was brilliantly portrayed by Gene Wilder (Dave) and Richard Pryer (Wally). The tale of two "handicapped" (as Dave remarks at the end of the film, "I'm not handicapped, I have you") individuals who come together to be ones eyes. The hilarious duo get caught in a crime they did not commit and do everything in thier power to rid them of the accusation.

I have to say that I really enjoyed this movie tremendously. I remember watching it when it first came out in 1989 and thinking, "wow...what a funny flick". Being only 11 at the time, I didn't really understand the hilarity of all the jokes that was in it. The reason why I watch it again now... 13 years later is because of one Kevin Spacey (Who plays Kirgo, the crook). I'm in the process of collecting all of his movies... and this one just happens to be one in that list. I'm glad that it is. I find the script to be wonderfull, the acting brilliant and the time spent watching it a definate fun time. Great movie!!