The Public Eye
Seen it?1992 | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Franklin
- Joe PesciLeon Bernstein
- Barbara HersheyKay Levitz
- Stanley TucciSal
- Jerry AdlerArthur Nabler
- Dominic ChianeseSpoleto
- Richard RiehleOfficer O'Brien
- Max BrooksTeen at Thompson Street
- Richard SchiffPhotographer - Thompson Street
- Laura CerónPuerto Rican Woman
- Christian StolteAmbulance Attendant