Night Eyes

"He was hired to watch, now he's tempted to touch."

1990 1h 35m EN

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3.8

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★3.8TMDB · 15

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Synopsis

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A Beverly Hills home-security guard is seduced by a rock star's wife he monitors by video.

“He was hired to watch, now he's tempted to touch.”

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Cast

Andrew Stevens
Will Griffith
Tanya Roberts
Nikki
Cooper Huckabee
Ernie
Veronica Henson-Phillips
Lauretta
Warwick Sims
Brian Walker
Karen Elise Baldwin
Ellen
Yvette Buchanan
Baby Doll
Steven Burks
Tom Clemmons

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jag Mundhra
Writers: Andrew Stevens, Tom Citrano
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Night Eyes Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jag Mundhra, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David H. Lloyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Andrew Stevens and Tanya Roberts and Cooper Huckabee carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He was hired to watch, now he's tempted to touch.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0100251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jag Mundhra directs. James Mathers behind the camera. David H. Lloyd cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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136 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Night Eyes Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Jag Mundhra, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David H. Lloyd shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Andrew Stevens and Tanya Roberts and Cooper Huckabee carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "He was hired to watch, now he's tempted to touch.".
7IMDB entry: tt0100251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "adultery", "infidelity", "rock star", "camera".

The technical file

Cinematography: James Mathers
Editing: David H. Lloyd
Production design: Brian F. McCabe
Costume design: Ha Nguyen
Makeup / hair: Steven Mack
Sound: T.A. Moore Jr.
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Night Eyes (1990)

Part of

Night Eyes Collection

The Night Eyes series features security and camera surveillance experts who face danger while forming relationships with their clients, either platonic or romantic. The threats usually come from thieves or those with harmful intentions, and the experts' knowledge is crucial for resolving these tense situations and bringing justice. Each film revolves around home security or client protection, ranging from basic monitoring to full-scale protection. The experts often become personally involved in their clients' lives, creating a subplot to the main storyline. The series subtly addresses larger issues by embedding them in relatable situations, resulting in vivid and captivating plots. The franchise blends romance, action, and mystery, thrilling audiences of various ages and demographics. It continues to captivate viewers worldwide, leaving them eagerly anticipating each new installment.