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Eye of God
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Eye of God

1997-10-17 · 83 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Thriller · Crime · Mystery

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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Directors
Tim Blake Nelson
Production companies
Minnow Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martha PlimptonMartha PlimptonAinsley DuPree
Kevin AndersonKevin AndersonJack Stillings
Nick StahlNick StahlTom Spencer
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsWillard Sprague
Margo MartindaleMargo MartindaleDorothy
Maggie MooreMaggie MooreJanice
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceClaire Spencer
Hal HolbrookHal HolbrookSheriff Rogers
Chris FreihoferChris FreihoferLes Hector
Woody WatsonWoody WatsonGlen Briggs
Wally WelchWally WelchR.J. Prichard
Larry FlynnJim Nutter
Vernon GroteFast Food Customer
Gary RaglandLee
Carolyn WickwireCarolyn WickwireMrs. Rogers
Toby MetcalfOfficer #1
Darryl CoxDarryl CoxOfficer #2
Karen CarneyMrs. Sprague
Robert PetersRobert PetersDel
Lisa BenavidesNurse

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