Eyewitness(1981)
Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news.
Eyewitness 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.
Eyewitness (1981) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Peter Yates, released on February 13, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer and James Woods. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Yates
- Writers:
- Steve Tesich
- Producers:
- Peter Yates
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Stanley Silverman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $8,500,000
- Revenue:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Eyewitness (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Eyewitness before you stream it.
Eyewitness Cast & Crew
Main 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
Alice Drummond
as Mrs. Eunice Deever
Sharon Chatten
as Israeli Woman
Key crew
Directed by Peter Yates, written by Steve Tesich, produced by Peter Yates.
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Eyewitness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 131 ratings.
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Eyewitness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eyewitness online?
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Eyewitness (1981) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eyewitness?
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The main cast of Eyewitness (1981) includes William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods and Irene Worth. The film was directed by Peter Yates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eyewitness released?
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Eyewitness was released on February 13, 1981 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Eyewitness worth watching?
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Eyewitness (1981) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eyewitness?
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Yes. The official Eyewitness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.