Eye of God
“A small, peaceful, God-fearing town. But tonight, it's not God they have to fear.”
Synopsis
A small Oklahoma town is stripped of its innocence when one of its boys turns up mute and bloodied by the lakeside. Unable to tell his story, the local sheriff embarks on a quest to uncover the roots of a gruesome crime. He's led to Ainsley DuPree and her new husband, Jack, a man whose interest in family may very well outweigh his morals.
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Martha Plimpton
Ainsley DuPree
Kevin Anderson
Jack Stillings
Nick Stahl
Tom Spencer
Richard Jenkins
Willard Sprague
Margo Martindale
Dorothy
Maggie Moore
Janice
Mary Kay Place
Claire Spencer
Hal Holbrook
Sheriff Rogers
Chris Freihofer
Les Hector
Woody Watson
Glen Briggs
Wally Welch
R.J. Prichard
Larry Flynn
Jim Nutter
Vernon Grote
Fast Food Customer
Gary Ragland
Lee
Carolyn Wickwire
Mrs. Rogers
Toby Metcalf
Officer #1
Darryl Cox
Officer #2
Karen Carney
Mrs. Sprague
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Original Score
- David Van Tieghem
- Original Title
- Eye of God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Minnow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
David Van Tieghem
Russell Lee Fine
Kate Sanford
Wendy Ettinger, Michael Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Blake Nelson
Director
David Van Tieghem
Original Music Composer
Tim Blake Nelson
Screenplay
Wendy Ettinger
Producer
Michael Nelson
Producer
Kate Sanford
Editor
Patrick Geary
Production Design
Russell Lee Fine
Director of Photography
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 Eye of God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eye of God about?
A small Oklahoma town is stripped of its innocence when one of its boys turns up mute and bloodied by the lakeside. Unable to tell his story, the local sheriff embarks on a quest to uncover the roots of a gruesome crime. He's led to Ainsley DuPree and her new husband, Jack, a man whose interest in family may very well outweigh his morals.
Who directed Eye of God?
Eye of God was directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
Who stars in Eye of God?
The principal cast of Eye of God includes Martha Plimpton, Kevin Anderson, Nick Stahl, Richard Jenkins, Margo Martindale.
When was Eye of God released and how long is it?
Eye of God was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Eye of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye of God was composed by David Van Tieghem.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye of God?
Eye of God holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).