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See No Evil, Hear No Evil

1989·Movie·R·102 min·6.8(1,082)

MURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it.

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?

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About See No Evil, Hear No Evil

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a 1989 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Arthur Hiller. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Joan Severance. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

See No Evil, Hear No Evil was produced by TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 12, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.

Director
Arthur Hiller
Writers
Arne Sultan, Earl Barret, Andrew Kurtzman
Release date
May 12, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$47 million
Production
TriStar Pictures
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil cast & crew

See No Evil, Hear No Evil was directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Arne Sultan, Earl Barret, and Andrew Kurtzman.

The cast features Richard Pryor as Wallace 'Wally' Karue, Gene Wilder as Dave Lyons, Joan Severance as Eve, Kevin Spacey as Kirgo, Alan North as Braddock, and Alexandra Neil as Sally.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Victor J. Kemper, and it was produced by Burtt Harris and Marvin Worth.

Is See No Evil, Hear No Evil worth watching?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,082 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and crime, See No Evil, Hear No Evil is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Wallace 'Wally' Karue

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Dave Lyons

Joan Severance

Joan Severance

Eve

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Kirgo

Alan North

Alan North

Braddock

Alexandra Neil

Alexandra Neil

Sally

John Capodice

John Capodice

Scotto

Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

Leslie

Mary Kay Adams

Mary Kay Adams

Dr. Bennett

Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom

Mitzie

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Sutherland

Kirsten Childs

Kirsten Childs

Adele

See No Evil, Hear No Evil — FAQs

Where can I watch See No Evil, Hear No Evil in United States?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is See No Evil, Hear No Evil in?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is See No Evil, Hear No Evil?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is See No Evil, Hear No Evil rated?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,082 ratings.

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