An Eye for an Eye

Kane's justice is revenge. Kane's weapon is himself.
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
5.8/10
7 455
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5.3/10
126
5.6/10
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Release date
Budget
$4 000 000
Revenue
$7 680 000
Director
Scenario
James Bruner
Author
Producer
Actors
Photo Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
Sean Kane
Photo Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Morgan Canfield
Photo Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Capt. Stevens
Photo Matt Clark
Matt Clark
Tom McCoy
Photo Mako
Mako
James Chan
Photo Maggie Cooper
Maggie Cooper
Heather Sullivan
Photo Rosalind Chao
Rosalind Chao
Linda Chan
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Short description

Sean Kane is a narcotics officer who is forced to leave the police force after the murder of his partner leads to a violent outburst. Determined to find those responsible, he conducts an independent investigation into a drug trafficking ring. His search leads him to discover that the criminal operation involves high-ranking individuals and potentially some of his own former colleagues. Along the way, he works to uncover the truth behind additional murders linked to the syndicate.

This action crime film was directed by Steve Carver, following his work on Steel. It stars Chuck Norris as the lead character, alongside Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree, Matt Clark, Mako, and Maggie Cooper. The production was handled by Adams Apple Film Company, South Street Films, and Wescom Barber International.

The movie earned 8 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on 5,000 votes and a 5.3 rating on TMDB from 126 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower score of 4.4 based on 78 reviews.

What's left behind the scenes

  • The producers initially wanted to cast André the Giant as the Professor, believing that Toru Tanaka, at 180 cm, was not tall enough to play the role. Ultimately, they decided that Tanaka himself would be more convincing on screen (and, moreover, his fee would be smaller and there would be no scheduling conflicts), so they decided to film with him, instructing him to wear platform shoes.
  • As Sean leaves the police station, we see his car approach a T-intersection and prepare to turn, but Sergeant Stevens continues to watch Kane's car from the police station window, following it almost to the horizon.

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