The Searching Eye

1964 0h 22m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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The simple actions of a young boy on the beach provide visual metaphors for the normally unseen world. The camera adds a profound dimension to what the boy has seen, giving us a deeper understanding of visual awareness.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Walter Lang
The boy
Gary Merrill
Narrator
Vic Perrin
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Saul Bass
Writers: David Paul, Saul Bass, Elaine Bass
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Walter Lang and Gary Merrill and Vic Perrin carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0058558 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Saul Bass directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Walter Lang and Gary Merrill and Vic Perrin carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0058558 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.