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In the Blink of an Eye (1996): Cast

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In the Blink of an Eye is a 1996 crime drama directed by Micki Dickoff, starring Veronica Hamel as Micki Dickoff, Piper Laurie and Denise Richards. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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In the Blink of an Eye (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Micki Dickoff
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Blink of an Eye About?

The premise of In the Blink of an Eye without spoilers.

When her childhood friend is imprisoned for a murder she insists she didn’t commit, director Dickoff (played by Hamel) halts her career to mount a desperate legal battle, risking everything to prove her innocence and free her, as she navigates the legal system and confronts personal doubts.

In the Blink of an Eye Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • true crime
  • prison
  • friend
  • f rated
  • false accusation
  • women's prison
  • trial
  • shot to death
  • shooting
  • sadness
  • prison cell
  • police car
+13 more
  • love
  • legal drama
  • lawyer
  • jail
  • execution
  • desperation
  • death
  • death of loved one
  • dead cop
  • criminal
  • court
  • best friend
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

In the Blink of an Eye Cast & Characters

Veronica Hamel leads the cast as Micki Dickoff, with Piper Laurie as Kay Trafero (uncredited) and Denise Richards as Tina Jacobs. Directed by Micki Dickoff; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in In the Blink of an Eye

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From the director

More from Micki Dickoff

One more film directed by Micki Dickoff: Neshoba.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in In the Blink of an Eye

24 cars on screen, including the 1977 Cadillac Seville and the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.

All 24 cars
  • 1977 Cadillac Seville in In the Blink of an Eye 1977 Cadillac Seville Important role
  • 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in In the Blink of an Eye 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
  • 1975 Ford Granada in In the Blink of an Eye 1975 Ford Granada Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Lumina in In the Blink of an Eye 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minor role
Details

In the Blink of an Eye Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “La fuerza de una promesa” and “Egy szempillantás alatt”.

Also known as
  • La fuerza de una promesa
  • Egy szempillantás alatt

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FAQ

In the Blink of an Eye FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the Blink of an Eye, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Blink of an Eye?

In the Blink of an Eye runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was In the Blink of an Eye released?

In the Blink of an Eye was released on March 24, 1996.

Who directed In the Blink of an Eye?

In the Blink of an Eye was directed by Micki Dickoff.

More films by Micki Dickoff

Who is in the cast of In the Blink of an Eye?

In the Blink of an Eye stars Veronica Hamel as Micki Dickoff, Piper Laurie as Kay Trafero (uncredited) and Denise Richards as Tina Jacobs, among 25 credited actors.

Does In the Blink of an Eye have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Blink of an Eye has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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