Eye for an Eye (1996 film)
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| Directed by | John Schlesinger |
| Produced by | Michael I. Levy Michael Polaire Kathryn Knowlton (associate) |
| Screenplay by | Amanda Silver Rick Jaffa |
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Eye for an Eye by Erika Holzer |
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| Music by | James Newton Howard |
| Cinematography | Amir M. Mokri |
| Edited by | Peter Honess |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $26,877,589 |
Eye for an Eye is a 1996 American psychological thriller film, directed by John Schlesinger and written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The film stars Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Beverly D'Angelo and Joe Mantegna. The story was adapted from Erika Holzer's novel of the same name. The film opened on January 12, 1996.
This film was remade in India as the Hindi film Dushman (1998), starring Kajol in a double role.
Karen McCann is happily married to Mack and has two daughters, 17-year-old Julie (from Karen's previous marriage) and six-year-old Megan. She lives in a nice house in Santa Monica, California and has a good job in a museum.
Karen's world is shattered when Julie is violently raped and murdered while Karen listens. Detective Sergeant Joe Denillo assures Karen there is enough DNA evidence to find and convict the killer. He encourages the McCanns to seek counseling.
At a support group they meet people in similar circumstances, including Albert and Regina Gratz, Rondi Reed, and Sidney Hughes. During the meeting, Karen overhears Albert talking to Sidney about something which alarms Regina.
The DNA tests reveal the killer, Robert Doob, a delivery man with a criminal record. At the trial it is clear Doob is guilty, but because the defense did not receive a sample of the DNA evidence, the judge dismisses the case. Karen and Mack are dumbstruck as Doob walks free. Mack snaps and furiously attacks Doob, but is overpowered by guards and Doob walks out unharmed.
Mack is desperate to return to a normal life, but Karen cannot stop thinking of Doob. She finds the apartment where he lives, then keeps detailed records of his movements, stalking him. After observing Doob urinate on a customer's lawn after a delivery she goes to Denillo — but he tells her there's no evidence of intent. Karen attempts to warn the delivery customer, but the woman only speaks Spanish and does not understand her.
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