White of the Eye (1987): Cast & Plot
White of the Eye is a 1987 horror thriller directed by Donald Cammell, starring Cathy Moriarty as Joan White, David Keith and Danielle Smith. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Donald Cammell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mrs. White's Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White of the Eye About?
The premise of White of the Eye without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a wealthy, isolated desert community, a sound expert becomes the prime suspect in a string of brutal murders of suburban housewives, whose homes are invaded and the victims mutilated. While he fights to clear his name, his wife delves into the investigation and uncovers startling truths about the killings and the community.
White of the Eye Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychopathic killer
- psychopath
- insanity
- husband wife relationship
- subjective camera
- listening to music
- home invasion
- close up of eye
- arizona
- quarry
- dynamite
- giallo esque
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- escape
- explosion
- dog
- kiss
- seduction
- desert
- bathtub
- kitchen
- telephone call
- flashback
- investigation
- jumping into water
- car chase
- machine gun
- mansion
- attempted murder
- killing a dog
- adultery
- rough sex
- gas station
- swimming pool
- marriage
- shotgun
- knife
- sound system
- sound
- shot in the leg
- goldfish
- cigarette lighter
- contact lens
- reference to god
- reference to richard wagner
- reference to igor stravinsky
- reference to pablo picasso
- reference to gustav mahler
- sex scene
- girl
- mother daughter relationship
White of the Eye Cast & Characters
Cathy Moriarty leads the cast as Joan White, with David Keith as Paul White and Danielle Smith as Danielle White. Directed by Donald Cammell; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Donald Cammell
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Cathy Moriarty as Joan White -
David Keith as Paul White - Danielle Smith as Danielle White
- Danko Gurovich as Arnold White
Also Starring in White of the Eye
· 17 more- Art Evans Mendoza
- Michael Greene Phil Ross
- Alan Rosenberg Mike Desantos
- Alberta Watson Anne Mason
- Richard Lester Tucson Detective (uncredited)
- John Diehl Mr Dupree
- David Chow Fred Hoy
- William G. Schilling Harold Gideon
- Pamela Guest Caryanne
- Mimi Lieber Liza Manchester
- Marc Hayashi Stu
- Katie Waring Joyce Patell
- China Kong Ruby Hoy
- Bob Zache Lucas Herman
- Jim Wirries Grunveldt
- Clyde Pitfapkin Hairdresser
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- Fred Allison TV Newsman
More from Donald Cammell
More films directed by Donald Cammell, best-rated first: Demon Seed, Performance, The Argument and Wild Side.
White of the Eye Plot Summary
What happens in White of the Eye from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A chilling serial-killer mystery unfolds in Globe, Arizona, where a string of murders targeting wealthy young women draws the gaze of a diligent detectives’ squad and an unlikely suspect with a troubling past. Joan White, Cathy Moriarty, is married to Paul White, David Keith, a skilled sound engineer whose quiet exterior masks a deeply unsettling temperament. Paul’s world is a carefully engineered soundscape—he can make noises echo through the air cavities in his head and guide where the speakers’ voices should come from in a room. This eerie talent becomes a disturbing clue as the killings mount, and the investigation narrows toward the couple’s circle.
Full summary
The whole story of White of the Eye, scene by scene
White of the Eye Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
- Clip Clip (1/2)
How Well Do You Know White of the Eye?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays Joan White?
Cars in White of the Eye
27 cars on screen, including the Dodge D-Series and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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Dodge D-Series Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1976 Jeep CJ-7 Important role -
1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role
White of the Eye Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “L'occhio del terrore” and “El blanco del ojo”.
- Also known as
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- L'occhio del terrore
- El blanco del ojo
- Das Auge des Killers
- L'oeil du tueur
- Закатив глаза
- 白眼球
- Melodia Śmierci
- 백안의 잔혹자
- El blanc de l’ull
- Dehşetin Gözü
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Movies Like White of the Eye
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Man in White, Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll and Eye of God.
White of the Eye FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of White of the Eye, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White of the Eye?
White of the Eye runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was White of the Eye released?
White of the Eye was released on May 9, 1987.
Who directed White of the Eye?
White of the Eye was directed by Donald Cammell.
More films by Donald Cammell Who is in the cast of White of the Eye?
White of the Eye stars Cathy Moriarty as Joan White, David Keith as Paul White and Danielle Smith as Danielle White, among 21 credited actors.
Does White of the Eye have a post-credit scene?
No. White of the Eye has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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