The Private Eyes(1980)
Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters?
The Private Eyes Synopsis
The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
The Private Eyes (1980) is a comedy, mystery and horror film directed by Lang Elliott, released on April 17, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Trisha Noble and Bernard Fox. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Lang Elliott
- Writers:
- John Myhers, Tim Conway
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Haitkin
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Private Eyes (1980) Trailer
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The Private Eyes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Knotts
as Inspector Winship
Tim Conway
as Dr. Tart
Trisha Noble
as Mistress Phyllis Morley
Bernard Fox
as Justin
Grace Zabriskie
as Nanny
John Fujioka
as Mr. Uwatsum
Irwin Keyes
as Jock
Fred Stuthman
as Lord Randolph Morley
Robert V. Barron
as Gas Station Attendant
Patrick Cranshaw
as Roy
Mary Nell Santacroce
as Lady Victoria Morley
- Stan Ross
Stan Ross
as Tibet
Key crew
Directed by Lang Elliott, written by John Myhers and Tim Conway.
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The Private Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Private Eyes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Private Eyes online?
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The Private Eyes (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Private Eyes?
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The main cast of The Private Eyes (1980) includes Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Trisha Noble, Bernard Fox and Grace Zabriskie. The film was directed by Lang Elliott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Private Eyes released?
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The Private Eyes was released on April 17, 1980 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
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The Private Eyes (1980) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Private Eyes?
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