An Eye for an Eye
“Kane's justice is revenge. Kane's weapon is himself.”
Synopsis
Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.
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An Eye for an Eye (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-08
Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Sean Kane
Christopher Lee
Morgan Canfield
Richard Roundtree
Capt. Stevens
Matt Clark
Tom McCoy
Mako
James Chan
Maggie Cooper
Heather Sullivan
Rosalind Chao
Linda Chan
Professor Toru Tanaka
The Professor
Stuart Pankin
Nicky LaBelle
Terry Kiser
Dave Pierce
Dorothy Dells
Cab driver
Dov Gottesfeld
Doctor
Rick Prieto
Stark
Sam Hiona
Ambler
J.E. Freeman
Tow Truck Dude
Joe Bellan
Truck driver
Daniel Forrest
VW driver
Joe De Nicola
Parlor manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 1981
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gray, James Bruner
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- An Eye for an Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- Wescom Barber International, Adams Apple Film Company, South Street Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
William Gray, James Bruner
William Goldstein
Roger Shearman Jr.
Anthony Redman
Frank Capra, Jr., Robert Rehme
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Carver
Director
Sandy Veneziano
Production Design
Frank Capra, Jr.
Producer
William Gray
Screenplay
Anthony Redman
Editor
Aaron Norris
Stunt Coordinator
James Bruner
Screenplay
Roger Shearman Jr.
Director of Photography
William Goldstein
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Eye for an Eye
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What is An Eye for an Eye about?
Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.
Who directed An Eye for an Eye?
An Eye for an Eye was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in An Eye for an Eye?
The principal cast of An Eye for an Eye includes Chuck Norris, Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree, Matt Clark, Mako.
When was An Eye for an Eye released and how long is it?
An Eye for an Eye was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did An Eye for an Eye make at the box office?
An Eye for an Eye grossed $7.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for An Eye for an Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Eye for an Eye was composed by William Goldstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Eye for an Eye?
An Eye for an Eye holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).