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Eye for an Eye is a 1996 American psychological thriller film, directed by John Schlesinger and written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. It stars Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Beverly D'Angelo, Joe Mantegna and Cynthia Rothrock. The story was adapted from Erika Holzer's novel of the same name. The film opened on January 12, 1996.
An eye for an eye" (Biblical Hebrew: עַיִן תַּחַת עַיִן, ʿayīn taḥaṯ ʿayīn) is a commandment found in the Book of Exodus 21:23–27 expressing the principle of reciprocal justice measure for measure.
Jan 12, 1996 · A woman seeks revenge for her daughter's rape and murder by a serial killer who escapes justice. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- John Schlesinger
- 1996-01-12
Jan 12, 1996 · Roger Ebert criticizes the movie for manipulating the audience to accept the protagonist's revenge plot, which is based on a novel by Erika Holzer. He contrasts it with "Dead Man Walking", a movie that explores the ethical and moral issues of the death penalty.
Learn about the principle of retaliation for injuries or damages in ancient and modern law codes, based on the biblical phrase "an eye for an eye". Explore the pros and cons of retributive justice, its history and examples, and its contrast with deterrence and restorative justice.
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A thriller about a mother (Sally Field) who seeks revenge for her daughter's murder by a rapist (Kiefer Sutherland). Critics panned the film for its exploitative and offensive portrayal of violence and justice.
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Sally Field plays a mother who seeks revenge on the rapist and killer of her daughter, who escaped justice due to a loophole. Watch this free movie on Tubi, a streaming service with no ads.
