A Charles Bukowski poem is put to animation. Four kids who are friends are drawn to a strange house that their parents tell them to avoid. One day they see a man of about 30 step outside, cigar and whiskey bottle in hand. He becomes a symbol for them of all that is strong, natural, and beautiful. What happens later to this man with the beautiful eyes introduces the boys to the gray and uptight world of adulthood that awaits them.
The Man with the Beautiful Eyes (1999) is a animation film directed by Jonathan Hodgson, released on January 1, 1999 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Peter Blegvad and Louis Schendler. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
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Directed by Jonathan Hodgson, written by Charles Bukowski, produced by Jonathan Bairstow.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
Imagine a world where there was “Tarzan” but no “Jane”, or where big fat goldfish came to the surface to take the bread from your hands. Well that’s where a group of lads live, free to roam their typical community save for any visits to one lone property. It’s not like an old haunted house, it’s just an ordinary building where their parents tell them danger lurks. Of course, being boys, they disregard these…
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The main cast of The Man with the Beautiful Eyes (1999) includes Peter Blegvad and Louis Schendler. The film was directed by Jonathan Hodgson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Man with the Beautiful Eyes was released on January 1, 1999 and runs for 6m.
The Man with the Beautiful Eyes (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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