Short Eyes (1977)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:8
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Bruce Davison stars in this brutal prison drama as Clark Davis, a white man convicted of molesting who is sent to "The Tombs", otherwise known as the Manhattan House of Detention. Infamous for its... [More]
Starring: Bruce Davison, Jose Perez, Nathan George, Donald Blakely
Director: Robert M. Young
Reviews for Short Eyes
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A brutal, compelling slice of prison life, popularly described as "raw and powerful." Full Review |
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Remarkably effective film making. Full Review |
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Makes the point that prison is a microcosm of society's bigotries and group pressures against undesirable outsiders. Full Review |
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Based on the award-winning play by Miguel Pinero, and directed by Robert M. Young, the film is well-acted with a frightening view of prison life. Full Review |
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Lousy prison drama. Full Review |
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Miguel Pinero's slice-of-prison-life stage play gets slick and conscientious treatment from director Robert M. Young. Full Review |
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