

The Public Eye
1992-10-16 · 99 min · ★ 6.2
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
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Production details
- Directors
- Howard Franklin
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, South Side Amusement Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 15,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,067,917
Top Cast
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
Jack DenboPhoto Editor
Ellen McElduffLonely Woman at Drugstore
Marge KotliskyRineman's Receptionist
Del CloseH.R. Rineman
Jared HarrisDanny the DoormanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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