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Still from The Public Eye — The Public Eye (1992) — Howard FranklinPhotographed by Peter Suschitzky

Poster for The Public Eye

Howard Franklin

The Public Eye

English / 1992 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Romance Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·3.1K ratings·537 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.

Included in
Photographer’s Gaze
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorHoward Franklin

WriterHoward Franklin

CinematographerPeter Suschitzky

ComposerMark Isham

EditorEvan A. Lottman

Producer

Sue Baden-Powell

Cast

Joe Pescias Leon Bernstein

Barbara Hersheyas Kay Levitz

Stanley Tuccias Sal

Jerry Adleras Arthur Nabler

Dominic Chianeseas Spoleto

Richard Riehleas Officer O'Brien

Max Brooksas Teen at Thompson Street

Richard Schiffas Photographer - Thompson Street

Laura Cerónas Puerto Rican Woman

Christian Stolteas Ambulance Attendant

Jack Denboas Photo Editor

Ellen McElduffas Lonely Woman at Drugstore

Bryan Travis Smithas Young Cop

Chuck Gillespieas Cop - Puerto Rican Tenement

Marge Kotliskyas Rineman's Receptionist

Timothy Hendricksonas Richard Rineman

Del Closeas H.R. Rineman

Henry Bolzonas Photographer at Cafe

Jared Harrisas Danny the Doorman

Kevin Dorseyas Singer

The Public Eye (1992) | Criteria