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Blind Spot (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1981, Blind Spot is a drama film directed by Claudia von Alemann, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. The young historian Elisabeth is traveling to Lyon on her own in order to explore the city tracing the life of Flora Tristan. Tristan, whose diary Elisabeth is carrying, was a 19th century socialist and feminist who influenced many contemporary activists and intellectuals yet fell into oblivion herself. Elisabeth tries to put together the clues she can find in Lyon wanting to reconstruct Tristan's life in the most sensual way.

Who’s in it. Blind Spot stars Rebecca Pauly as Elisabeth, Denise Péron, Jean Badin as Fernand and Sarah Stern, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Blind Spot has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Spot page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blind Spot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blind Spot (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blind Spot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Blind Spot worth watching?
Blind Spot holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blind Spot?
Blind Spot stars Rebecca Pauly, Denise Péron, Jean Badin, Sarah Stern and Sarah Stern.
When was Blind Spot released?
Blind Spot was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.