Eye of the Spider (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1971, Eye of the Spider is a crime film directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A diamond robber, who was left behind in the hands of the police, gets out of prison and teams up with the man who funded the robbery, but who never saw the loot, to get even with the other members of the gang.
Who’s in it. Eye of the Spider stars Klaus Kinski as Hans Fischer, Antonio Sabàto as Paul Valéry / Frank Vogel, Van Johnson as Prof. Orson Krüger and Lucretia Love as Gloria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Eye of the Spider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Spider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Spider (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eye of the Spider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eye of the Spider worth watching?
- Eye of the Spider holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye of the Spider?
- Eye of the Spider stars Klaus Kinski, Antonio Sabàto, Van Johnson, Lucretia Love and Brigitte Brandt.
- When was Eye of the Spider released?
- Eye of the Spider was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.