Blindside
“First, he was paid to watch her. Now, he'd pay any price to have her.”
Synopsis
Penfield Gruber, a once great scientist, is reduced to managing a sleazy hotel. He monitors the daily comings and goings of his tenants, mainly for his own interest, until underworld figures ask him to spy on a suspected double-crosser. While watching the man, Gruber overhears a murder plot.
Top Cast
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Harvey Keitel
Penfield Gruber
Lori Hallier
Julie
Lolita Davidovich
Adele
Michael Rudder
Freelong
Cordelia Strube
Dolman
Durango Coy
Borden
Alan Fawcett
Gilchrist
James Kidnie
Sandy
Kenneth McGregor
Collinson
Sam Malkin
Peters
Sugith Varughese
Two Tone
Frenchie McFariane
Elvis Impersonator
Cheryl Wilson
Janine
Robert Ramsay Collins
Killer #1
Lawrence King-Phillips
Killer #2
Paul Bradley
Saxman
Clark Johnson
Moriarty
Steve Mousseau
Policeman #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Beattie
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- Blindside
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Simcom Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Lynch
Richard Beattie
Paul Zaza
Rene Ohashi
Stephen Lawrence
Peter R. Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Lynch
Director
Richard Beattie
Writer
Nada Healy
Costume Design
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Peter R. Simpson
Producer
Sandra Kybartas
Production Design
Rene Ohashi
Director of Photography
Stephen Lawrence
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blindside
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blindside about?
Penfield Gruber, a once great scientist, is reduced to managing a sleazy hotel. He monitors the daily comings and goings of his tenants, mainly for his own interest, until underworld figures ask him to spy on a suspected double-crosser. While watching the man, Gruber overhears a murder plot.
Who directed Blindside?
Blindside was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Blindside?
The principal cast of Blindside includes Harvey Keitel, Lori Hallier, Lolita Davidovich, Michael Rudder, Cordelia Strube.
When was Blindside released and how long is it?
Blindside was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Blindside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blindside was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blindside?
Blindside holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).