Eye on the Sparrow
Synopsis
True story of a blind couple who fought the authorities to acquire the right to adopt a child.
Top Cast
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Mare Winningham
Ethel Lee
Keith Carradine
James Lee
Sandy McPeak
Harv Hollars
Kaaren Lee
Lorrine Hollars
Conchata Ferrell
Mary
Bianca Rose
Ethel (As a Girl)
Joy Carlin
Mrs. Grissom
Anne Lawder
Mrs. Lee
Winifred Mann
Mrs. Magnuson
Joe Bellan
Customer
Sandy Bull
Chuck
Cab Covay
Counselor
James Cranna
Pastor
A. Donald Cross
Mr. Lee
Charles Dean
Cates
Lorri Holt
Miss Brower
Ellen Idelson
Donna
John M. Jackson
Marcus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Turner
- Original Score
- Eddy Lawrence Manson
- Original Title
- Eye on the Sparrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Barbara Turner
Eddy Lawrence Manson
William Wages
Kathleen Korth, Laurel Ladevich
David Manson, Barbara Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Eddy Lawrence Manson
Original Music Composer
Barbara Turner
Producer
Kathleen Korth
Editor
Laurel Ladevich
Editor
William Wages
Director of Photography
John Korty
Director
Barbara Turner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye on the Sparrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eye on the Sparrow about?
True story of a blind couple who fought the authorities to acquire the right to adopt a child.
Who directed Eye on the Sparrow?
Eye on the Sparrow was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Eye on the Sparrow?
The principal cast of Eye on the Sparrow includes Mare Winningham, Keith Carradine, Sandy McPeak, Kaaren Lee, Conchata Ferrell.
When was Eye on the Sparrow released and how long is it?
Eye on the Sparrow was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Eye on the Sparrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye on the Sparrow was composed by Eddy Lawrence Manson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye on the Sparrow?
Eye on the Sparrow holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).