An Eye for an Eye (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
An Eye for an Eye is a 1981 action thriller directed by Steve Carver, starring Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree and MAKO. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $17 worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Eye for an Eye About?
The premise of An Eye for an Eye without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the dangerous Katlehong underworld, a man named Caesar finds himself seeking retribution against a powerful and ruthless crime lord. He must journey through treacherous streets and nightclubs, battling to survive and maintain his freedom while carrying out his mission of vengeance.
An Eye for an Eye Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder of an asian woman
- lifting a female into the air
- lifting someone into the air
- murder of a reporter
- scene of the crime
- body part in title
- repetition in title
- five word title
- body lands on a car
- dead woman in a morgue
- knocked unconscious
- man murders a woman
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- female nudity
- dark comedy
- bay area rapid transit
- partner
- police
- undercover
- death
- reporter
- fight
- triad
- drugs
- informant
- revolving door
- security guard
- security camera
- punching bag
- hospital
- doctor
- professor
- pay phone
- phone booth
- chinese american
- barefoot
- courage
- bravery
- arm sling
- hands tied
- arrest
- handcuffs
- crashing through a window
- tied to a chair
- rooftop
- bar
- product placement
- nightmare
- autopsy
- morgue
- african american
Where to Watch An Eye for an Eye
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An Eye for an Eye Cast
Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Richard Roundtree and MAKO. Directed by Steve Carver; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Carver
Also Starring in An Eye for an Eye
· 6 moreAn Eye for an Eye Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave An Eye for an Eye 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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An Eye for an Eye Plot Summary
What happens in An Eye for an Eye from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Undercover San Francisco narcotics cops Sean Kane and Dave Pierce head into a shadowed alley to meet their informant, Tony Montoya, who promises to crack the case wide open by naming the oriental drug ringleader. The moment the exchange begins, disaster strikes: Pierce is killed—shot, struck by a car, and burned in front of witnesses. Kane’s aggressive action of sending one of the killers to their death in public view lands him in hot water with Captain Stevens, who orders Kane to stay away. Rather than accept punishment, Kane chooses to quit the force and seek justice on his own terms, driven by a thirst for vengeance that cannot be silenced.
Full summary
The whole story of An Eye for an Eye, scene by scene
An Eye for an Eye Box Office
An Eye for an Eye grossed $17 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17
An Eye for an Eye Trailers & Videos
The trailer of An Eye for an Eye.
Cars in An Eye for an Eye
65 cars on screen, including the 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Main role -
1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1977 Dodge Monaco Minor role -
1975 Ford Econoline Minor role
An Eye for an Eye Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Golpe por golpe” and “O Ajuste de Contas”.
- Also known as
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- Golpe por golpe
- O Ajuste de Contas
- Dent pour dent
- Coups pour coups
- เดี่ยวอุตลุด
- A Hora da Vingança
- Olho por Olho
- Öga För Öga
- Der Gigant
- Te nem lehetsz gyilkos!
- Triade chiama canale 6
- Oko za oko
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- אגרוף של מקצוען
- Око за око
- Vingança Violenta
- Οφθαλμόν αντί Οφθαλμού
- 逍遥法外
- 복수의 화신
- Silmä silmästä
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An Eye for an Eye FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of An Eye for an Eye, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Eye for an Eye?
An Eye for an Eye runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was An Eye for an Eye released?
An Eye for an Eye was released on August 14, 1981.
Who directed An Eye for an Eye?
An Eye for an Eye was directed by Steve Carver.
More films by Steve Carver Who is in the cast of An Eye for an Eye?
An Eye for an Eye stars Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree and MAKO, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch An Eye for an Eye?
In the US, An Eye for an Eye is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did An Eye for an Eye make at the box office?
An Eye for an Eye grossed $17 worldwide.
How is An Eye for an Eye rated?
An Eye for an Eye has 33 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does An Eye for an Eye have a post-credit scene?
No. An Eye for an Eye has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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