Short Eyes(1977)
"Jesus help me, cause man won't."
Short Eyes Synopsis
A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.
Short Eyes (1977) is a drama and crime film directed by Robert M. Young, released on September 28, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Bruce Davison, José Pérez, Nathan George and Don Blakely. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Miguel Piñero
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sova
- Composer:
- Curtis Mayfield
- Production:
- Harris / Fox Production
- Revenue:
- $3,921
- Status:
- Released
Short Eyes (1977) Trailer
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Short Eyes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Davison
as Clark Davis
José Pérez
as Juan
Nathan George
as Ice
Don Blakely
as El Raheem
Tony DiBenedetto
as Tony
Shawn Elliott
as Paco
- Tito Goya
Tito Goya
as Cupcakes
- Kenny Steward
Kenny Steward
as Omar
Joseph Carberry
as Longshoe
Bob Maroff
as Mr. Nett
- Keith Davis
Keith Davis
as Mr. Brown
Luis Guzmán
as Inmate
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Miguel Piñero.
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Short Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 39 ratings.
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Short Eyes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Short Eyes online?
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Short Eyes (1977) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Short Eyes?
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The main cast of Short Eyes (1977) includes Bruce Davison, José Pérez, Nathan George, Don Blakely and Tony DiBenedetto. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Short Eyes released?
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Short Eyes was released on September 28, 1977 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Short Eyes worth watching?
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Short Eyes (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Short Eyes?
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Yes. The official Short Eyes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.