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The Public Eye (1992)

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Howard Franklin wrote and directed this film noir character study based on the famed New York Daily News photographer Weegee. Joe Pesci plays a character named Bernstein, a freelance photographer for the New York City tabloids of the 1940s. His life is dedicated to his work; with a police radio under the dashboard of his car and a darkroom in his trunk, he quickly and efficiently races to the scene of crimes, accidents and murders to snap photographs of gangsters, politicians, cops, and

R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Howard Franklin

In Theaters: Oct 16, 1992 Wide

On DVD: Apr 14, 1993

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Joe Pesci
Leonard "The Great Bern...
Barbara Hershey
Kay Levitz
Stanley Tucci
Sal Minetto
Jerry Adler
Arthur Nabler
Jared Harris
Danny the Doorman
Gerry Becker
Conklin
Dominic Chianese
Spoleto
Del Close
H.R. Rineman
Richard Foronjy
Farinelli
Bob Gunton
Older Agent
Joe Guzaldo
Spoleto's Lieutenant
Peter Maloney
Federal Watchman
Richard Riehle
Officer O'Brien
Ian Abercrombie
Mr. Brown
Vinny Argiro
Sergeant at Police Stat...
Henry Bolzon
Photographer at Cafe
Maurice Bravo
1st Photographer
Max Brooks
Teen at Thompson Street
Laura Cerone
Puerto Rican Woman
Jack Denbo
Photo Editor
Teresa di Marco
Mrs. D'Angelo
Kevin Dorsey
Singer
Shay Duffin
Chief of Police
Toni Fleming
Sal's Mother
Steve Forleo
Hood
Tim Gamble
Agent Chadwick
David Gianopoulos
Portofino
Chuck Gillespie
Cop-Puerto Rican Teneme...
Joe V. Greco
Villa Guard-Hitman
Patricia Healy
Vera
Timothy Hendrickson
Richard Rineman
David Hull
Thatcher White
Marge Kotlisky
Rineman's Receptionist
Louie Lanciloti
Mikey
Tom Lauricella
2nd Photographer
Phil Locker
Arresting Cop
George Lugg
3rd Photographer
Al Mancini
Camera Shop Clerk
Ellen McElduff
Lonely Woman at Drugsor...
Mick McGovern
Cop with Hood
Kyle Moore
Young Agent
Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi
Maitre d'
Richard Schiff
Photographer-Thompson S...
Bryan Travis Smith
Young Cop
Randall Stanton
Federal Guard
Christian Stolti
Ambulance Attendant
Nick Tate
Henry Haddock Jr.
Jason Wells
Garage Attendant
Jean Zarzour
Sal's Wife
John Farris
Albert Gerard
Donna Isaacson
John M. Watson Sr.
Sculllion
Christian Stolte
Laura Ceron

Critic Reviews for The Public Eye

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A period noir thriller, in which Pesci plays one of his few lead roles as Leon (Bernzy)Bernstein, a magician behind the lens with an eye for life's darker side blessed with the soul of an artist

October 9, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Seriously underrated noir with a great performance by Pesci. This film really needs, and is really deserving of a DVD release!

September 9, 2007

Michael S

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Gorgeous-looking film noir with great performances by Pesci and Hershey (who is *beautiful* in this.) The film has a good "tabloid" like feel with great sets and colors. Definitely worth a look.

October 18, 2006

Brian Flynn

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