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Eyes of Laura Mars

  • 19781978
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
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POPULARITY
8,556
1,041
Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
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Play trailer3:34
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MysteryThriller
A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a killer.A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a killer.A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a killer.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,556
1,041
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay)
      • David Zelag Goodman(screenplay)
      • Tommy Lee Jones(monologue writer)
    • Stars
      • Faye Dunaway
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Brad Dourif
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay)
      • David Zelag Goodman(screenplay)
      • Tommy Lee Jones(monologue writer)
    • Stars
      • Faye Dunaway
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Brad Dourif
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 105User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Eyes of Laura Mars
    Trailer 3:34
    Eyes of Laura Mars

    Photos106

    Tommy Lee Jones and Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway, Anna Anderson, and Donna Palmer in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway, Darlanne Fluegel, Toshi Matsuo, and Lisa Taylor in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway and Toshi Matsuo in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Tommy Lee Jones and Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Anna Anderson, Darlanne Fluegel, and Lisa Taylor in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Tommy Lee Jones and Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Faye Dunaway in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Darlanne Fluegel and Lisa Taylor in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)

    Top cast

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    Faye Dunaway
    Faye Dunaway
    • Laura Mars
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • John Neville
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Tommy Ludlow
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Donald Phelps
    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Michael Reisler
    • (as R.J.)
    Frank Adonis
    Frank Adonis
    • Sal Volpe
    Lisa Taylor
    Lisa Taylor
    • Michele
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Lulu
    Rose Gregorio
    • Elaine Cassell
    Bill Boggs
    Bill Boggs
    • Bill Boggs
    Steve Marachuk
    Steve Marachuk
    • Robert
    Meg Mundy
    Meg Mundy
    • Doris Spenser
    Marilyn Meyers
    • Sheila Weissman
    Gary Bayer
    • Reporter
    Mitchell Edmonds
    Mitchell Edmonds
    • Reporter
    Michael Tucker
    Michael Tucker
    • Bert
    Jeff Niki
    • Photo Assistant
    Toshi Matsuo
    • Photo Assistant
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay) (story)
      • David Zelag Goodman(screenplay)
      • Tommy Lee Jones(monologue writer) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First major studio film of Writer/Director/Composer John Carpenter, who wrote the film's screenplay, which was originally titled "Eyes".
    • Goofs
      When Laura enters her studio above the empty warehouse, she is wearing red high-heeled shoes. When she runs in terror through the warehouse, she is wearing sneakers, but immediately afterwards, she is once again wearing the high-heeled shoes.
    • 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.

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Visions (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Theme (Prisoner)
      Sung by Barbra Streisand

      Words and Music by Karen Lawrence & John Desautels

      Produced by Gary Klein

    User reviews105

    Review
    Top review
    A decent thriller with a predictable twist... But good tunes & decent performances help, too....
    Sure.... Compared to the thrillers of today - it just can't compare. It seems low budget and 3rd world in quality. But it's got so much more beneath the surface.

    The plot is simple - a 'High Fashion' photographer (Laura Mars) begins to have visions of brutal murders - both when sleeping and while awake. Some of these visions begin to seep into her work and her images. But soon, the visions begin to include many of her friends, acquaintances and co-workers. A homicide detective (John Neville) assigned to the case begins hanging around and trying to solve the case, including the murders involving Laura's friends. Many of Laura's friends & acquaintances get killed along the way, leaving her emotionally bereft and open to Neville's advances. I won't blow the end of the film (as others may) by giving away the twists and turns.

    There are a few decent performances in the movie - including Rene Auberjunois as Laura's 'flamboyantly flaming' manager, assistant and best friend. And, how he can wear a dress....

    This stylish & sometimes sexy thriller is an 8 of 10 when the age of the flick comes into consideration. Decent plot, decent acting and decent twists. And, I am sorry, but Barbara Streisand's opening song still stands as one of my all time favorite songs.... Speaking of the opening, the opening credits of the film are kinda creepy and chilling. Go rent it and decide for yourself!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eyes
    • Filming locations
      • Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Major Studio Partners
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,000,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,000,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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