Eyewitness
"Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news."
Originally released in 1981. Eyewitness is a thriller film. directed by Peter Yates.
Starring William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, and Christopher Plummer
Synopsis
NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that he really knows something, they target the pair to keep their secrets hidden.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (122 votes)
Budget
$8.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Hurt
as Daryll Deever
Sigourney Weaver
as Tony Sokolow
Christopher Plummer
as Joseph
James Woods
as Aldo Mercer
Irene Worth
as Mrs. Sokolow
Kenneth McMillan
as Mr. Deever
Pamela Reed
as Linda Mercer
Albert Paulsen
as Mr. Sokolow
Steven Hill
as Lieutenant Jacobs
Morgan Freeman
as Lieutenant Black
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,500,000
- Revenue
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eyewitness about?
NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, a...
Who directed Eyewitness?
Eyewitness was directed by Peter Yates.
How long is Eyewitness?
Eyewitness has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Eyewitness released?
Eyewitness was released on February 13, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eyewitness?
The main cast of Eyewitness includes William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods, Irene Worth.
Is Eyewitness worth watching?
Eyewitness has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 122 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.