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See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)

โ€œMURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,126 votes 1h 42m r ComedyCrime

#35 of 70 films from 1989 #1071 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Arthur Hiller ยท Written by Marvin Worth, Gene Wilder, Andrew Kurtzman, Eliot Wald

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Overview

A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot, but cannot see the perpetrator. Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all?

Cast

Richard Pryoras Wallace 'Wally' Karue
Gene Wilderas Dave Lyons
Joan Severanceas Eve
Kevin Spaceyas Kirgo
Alan Northas Braddock
Lauren Tomas Mitzie
John Capodiceas Scotto
Alexandra Neilas Sally
Tonya Pinkinsas Leslie
Anthony Zerbeas Sutherland
Kirsten Childsas Adele
Hardy Rawlsas Beefy Tourist
Louis Giambalvoas Gatlin
Audrie Neenanas Policewoman and Marilyn

Facts

Release dateMay 12, 1989
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$46,900,000 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0098282

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Questions

How long is See No Evil, Hear No Evil?
See No Evil, Hear No Evil runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is See No Evil, Hear No Evil worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,126 votes, which places it #35 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 51%) and #1071 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed See No Evil, Hear No Evil?
See No Evil, Hear No Evil was directed by Arthur Hiller. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Love Story (1970).
Who stars in See No Evil, Hear No Evil?
Richard Pryor as Wallace 'Wally' Karue; Gene Wilder as Dave Lyons; Joan Severance as Eve; Kevin Spacey as Kirgo; Alan North as Braddock; Lauren Tom as Mitzie.
What is See No Evil, Hear No Evil rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for See No Evil, Hear No Evil?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11871.

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