The Public Eye
1992, English. Directed by Howard Franklin.
Murder. Scandal. Crime. No matter what he was shooting, "The Great Bernzini" never took sides, he only took pictures... Except once.
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Public Eye
The Public Eye isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Howard FranklinDirector
- Joe PesciLeon Bernstein
- Barbara HersheyKay Levitz
- Stanley TucciSal
- Jerry AdlerArthur Nabler
- Dominic ChianeseSpoleto
- Richard RiehleOfficer O'Brien
- Max BrooksTeen at Thompson Street
- Richard SchiffPhotographer - Thompson Street
- Laura CerónPuerto Rican Woman
- Christian StolteAmbulance Attendant
- Jack DenboPhoto Editor
- Ellen McElduffLonely Woman at Drugstore
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Franklin
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $3.1M
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The Public Eye: quick answers
Is The Public Eye worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Public Eye?
The Public Eye runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Public Eye have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Public Eye. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Public Eye parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Public Eye is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Public Eye on?
The Public Eye isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Public Eye?
If you liked The Public Eye, try King Ivory, Inside Man, Blindfire.
Who directed The Public Eye?
The Public Eye (1992) was directed by Howard Franklin and stars Joe Pesci, Barbara Hershey, Stanley Tucci.