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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.8 / 100
1981·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 43m

EYEWITNESS

“Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news.”

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.

Above the Line
Peter Yates·DirectorSteve Tesich·WriterMatthew F. Leonetti·Director of PhotographyStanley Silverman·Original Music ComposerCynthia Scheider·Editor
Cast
William Hurt·Daryll DeeverSigourney Weaver·Tony SokolowChristopher Plummer·JosephJames Woods·Aldo MercerIrene Worth·Mrs. SokolowKenneth McMillan·Mr. DeeverPamela Reed·Linda MercerAlbert Paulsen·Mr. SokolowSteven Hill·Lieutenant JacobsMorgan Freeman·Lieutenant Black
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Peter Yates·DirectorThomas John Kane·First Assistant DirectorJoseph P. Reidy·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Steve Tesich·Writer
Camera· 5
Matthew F. Leonetti·Director of PhotographyTom Priestley Jr.·Camera OperatorMuky·Still PhotographerRobert Ward·Key GripVinnie Gerardo·Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Cynthia Scheider·EditorMark Burns·Assistant EditorDow McKeever·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Stanley Silverman·Original Music ComposerCharles Gerhardt·ConductorLowell Mate·Sound EditorDan Sable·Supervising Sound EditorTheodore Soderberg·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Philip Rosenberg·Production DesignHilary Rosenfeld·Costume DesignRobert H. Klatt·Set DresserJames Roberts·CostumerRichard Adee·Property Master
Production· 5
Peter Yates·ProducerKenneth Utt·Unit Production ManagerKenneth Utt·Associate ProducerSylvia Fay·Extras CastingJeremy Ritzer·Casting
Other Departments· 3
William H. Burton Sr.·Stunt CoordinatorJames 'Packy' Dolan·GafferJoanna Ney·Unit Publicist
By the Numbers
53.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -47%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Eyewitness's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0000
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a red background with black and white graphics. The title "EYEWITNESS" is at the top in white, slightly obscured by a black shape rese”

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Key Elements
EyeFacesTitle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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