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An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

Kane's justice is revenge. Kane's weapon is himself.

19815.21h 46mR

Overview

Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.

Directed by Steve Carver
Written by William Gray, James Bruner
Produced by Frank Capra, Jr.
Box Office0Revenue: $7.7M

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Top Cast

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Sean Kane

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Morgan Canfield

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Capt. Stevens

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Tom McCoy

Mako

Mako

James Chan

Maggie Cooper

Maggie Cooper

Heather Sullivan

Rosalind Chao

Rosalind Chao

Linda Chan

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Professor Toru Tanaka

The Professor

Stuart Pankin

Stuart Pankin

Nicky LaBelle

Terry Kiser

Terry Kiser

Dave Pierce

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Themes & Keywords

martial artspoliceundercoverchasefightsan francisco, californiagangsteranti herorevengevigilanteorganized crimedrugsurban settingdeathneo-noiraction hero

About An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye is a adventure, action, crime film released in 1981 exploring themes of martial arts, police, undercover, chase, fight, san francisco, california. Directed by Steve Carver, it stars Chuck Norris, Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree. Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.

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