Eye for an Eye
“What do you do when justice fails?”
Synopsis
It's fire and brimstone time as grieving mother Karen McCann takes justice into her own hands when a kangaroo court in Los Angeles fails to convict Robert Doob, the monster who raped and murdered her 17-year-old daughter.
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Eye for an Eye (1996) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-12
Top Cast
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Sally Field
Karen McCann
Kiefer Sutherland
Robert Doob
Ed Harris
Mack McCann
Beverly D'Angelo
Dolly Green
Charlayne Woodard
Angel Kosinsky
Joe Mantegna
Detective Sergeant Denillo
Olivia Burnette
Julie McCann
Alexandra Kyle
Megan McCann
Keith David
Martin
Philip Baker Hall
Sidney Hughes
Natalija Nogulich
Susan Juke
Armin Shimerman
Judge Arthur Younger
Nicholas Cascone
District Attorney Howard Bolinger
Darrell Larson
Peter Green
Cynthia Rothrock
Tina
Wanda Acuna
Redheaded Woman
Sierra Pecheur
Teacher
Donal Logue
Tony
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 19, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.34x
+$6.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Holzer, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Eye for an Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Erika Holzer, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
James Newton Howard
Amir Mokri
Peter Honess
Michael I. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Peter Honess
Editor
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Stephen Hendrickson
Production Design
Michael I. Levy
Producer
Bobbie Read
Costume Design
Bobby J. Foxworth
Stunt Coordinator
Amanda Silver
Writer
Rick Jaffa
Writer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye for an Eye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eye for an Eye about?
It's fire and brimstone time as grieving mother Karen McCann takes justice into her own hands when a kangaroo court in Los Angeles fails to convict Robert Doob, the monster who raped and murdered her 17-year-old daughter.
Who directed Eye for an Eye?
Eye for an Eye was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in Eye for an Eye?
The principal cast of Eye for an Eye includes Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Beverly D'Angelo, Charlayne Woodard.
When was Eye for an Eye released and how long is it?
Eye for an Eye was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Eye for an Eye?
Eye for an Eye had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $26.9M at the worldwide box office (1.34 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Eye for an Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye for an Eye was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Eye for an Eye based on a book or true story?
Eye for an Eye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erika Holzer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye for an Eye?
Eye for an Eye holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).