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Short Eyes

1977-09-28 · 100 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Crime

A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.

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Directors
Robert M. Young
Production companies
Harris / Fox Production
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,921

Top Cast

Bruce DavisonBruce DavisonClark Davis
José PérezJosé PérezJuan
Nathan GeorgeNathan GeorgeIce
Don BlakelyDon BlakelyEl Raheem
Tony DiBenedettoTony DiBenedettoTony
Shawn ElliottShawn ElliottPaco
Tito GoyaCupcakes
Kenny StewardOmar
Joseph CarberryJoseph CarberryLongshoe
Bob MaroffBob MaroffMr. Nett
Keith DavisMr. Brown
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánInmate
Miguel PiñeroMiguel PiñeroGo-Go
Bob O'ConnellMr. Allard
Mark MargolisMark MargolisMr. Morrison
Richard MatamorosGomez
Freddy FenderFreddy FenderJohnny
Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldPappy
Henry Judd BakerHenry Judd BakerOther Inmate (as Henry Baker)
Yusef BulosYusef BulosOther Inmate

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