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Eye for an Eye

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
16K
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Sally Field in Eye for an Eye (1996)
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When the courts fail to keep behind bars the man who raped and murdered her daughter, a woman seeks her own form of justice.When the courts fail to keep behind bars the man who raped and murdered her daughter, a woman seeks her own form of justice.When the courts fail to keep behind bars the man who raped and murdered her daughter, a woman seeks her own form of justice.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Schlesinger
  • Writers
    • Erika Holzer(novel)
    • Amanda Silver(screenplay)
    • Rick Jaffa(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Ed Harris
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Schlesinger
  • Writers
    • Erika Holzer(novel)
    • Amanda Silver(screenplay)
    • Rick Jaffa(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Ed Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:56
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    John Schlesinger in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Sally Field, Ed Harris, and Kiefer Sutherland in Eye for an Eye (1996)
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    Sally Field, Ed Harris, and Kiefer Sutherland in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Sally Field, Ed Harris, and Joe Mantegna in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Kiefer Sutherland and Joe Mantegna in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Joe Mantegna in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Joe Mantegna in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Cynthia Rothrock in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Keith David in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Philip Baker Hall in Eye for an Eye (1996)
    Ed Harris in Eye for an Eye (1996)

    Top cast

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    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Karen McCannas Karen McCann
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Robert Doobas Robert Doob
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Mack McCannas Mack McCann
    Olivia Burnette
    Olivia Burnette
    • Julie McCannas Julie McCann
    Alexandra Kyle
    Alexandra Kyle
    • Megan McCannas Megan McCann
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Detective Sergeant Denilloas Detective Sergeant Denillo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Dolly Greenas Dolly Green
    Darrell Larson
    Darrell Larson
    • Peter Greenas Peter Green
    Charlayne Woodard
    Charlayne Woodard
    • Angel Kosinskyas Angel Kosinsky
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Sidney Hughesas Sidney Hughes
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Martinas Martin
    Wanda Acuna
    Wanda Acuna
    • Redheaded Womanas Redheaded Woman
    Geoffrey Rivas
    Geoffrey Rivas
    • Redheaded's Husbandas Redheaded's Husband
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Judge Youngeras Judge Younger
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Susan Jukeas Susan Juke
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Nicholas Cascone
    • Howard Bolingeras Howard Bolinger
    Stella Garcia
    Stella Garcia
    • Mariaas Maria
    Justine Johnston
    • Aunt McCannas Aunt McCann
    • Director
      • John Schlesinger
    • Writers
      • Erika Holzer(novel)
      • Amanda Silver(screenplay)
      • Rick Jaffa(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jamie Lee Curtis was originally cast as Karen McCann, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with House Arrest (1996). The lead female role was in the end cast with actress Sally Field.
    • Goofs
      When her daughter practicing French correctly says, "Sur la table," Karen "corrects" her, insisting on, "Sur le table." This however is wrong and her daughter had been right the first time.
    • Quotes

      Robert Doob: [when leaving courtroom, to Karen] S-s-s-sorry.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: From Dusk Til Dawn/Eye for an Eye/12 Monkeys/Two If by Sea/Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Shining Road
      Written by A. Shaw/J. Shaw

      Performed by Cranes

      Courtesy of Dedicated/Artista Records, inc.

    User reviews99

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    The 'Flying Nun' Goes 'Death Wish'
    Before the hit television show "24," Keifer Sutherland played mostly despicable, evil characters. That's what he does in this film, as "Robert Doob," a low-life who rapes and kills Sally Field's daughter and then is unfairly released by the courts. Sally, playing "Karen McCann," goes after justice.

    Almost everyone loves a revenge story and that, of course, is what this movie is, pure and simple: kind of a female "Death Wish."

    As for the characters, Sutherland is "over the top" with his guy - way, way past despicable, so ridiculously bad and evil you might even laugh.

    For those who picture Sally Field as "The Flying Nun," this movie will be a shock. She is anything but the sweet, wholesome-looking girl she appeared to be in so many of her films when she was younger.....or even the new TV commercials of today. Even though she has shown she can be very foul- mouthed ('m talking 'real life'), somehow seeing her portrayed here as a vigilante, doesn't ring up. Charles Bronson, yes; Sally Field, uh.....no.

    Be warned: this is a tough movie in spots, especially in the beginning. It is very similar to the opening in "Death Wish," and is not for the squeamish.

    This isn't a bad movie. It is extremely manipulative and has a bunch of plot holes, but if you love revenge films and don't care about particularly intelligent scripts (although the mad-as-hell mom isn't stupid in here), you can just add this one to your library. It serves its purpose of entertaining.
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    FAQ11

    • Is "Eye for an Eye" based on a book?
    • How did Doob know that Julie would be home alone?
    • Why did Doob get away with the rape and murder of Julie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Göze göz
    • Filming locations
      • Rosslyn Hotel - 451 S Main St, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,877,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,968,044
      • Jan 14, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,877,589
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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