Quicker Than the Eye (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, Quicker Than the Eye is a thriller and drama film directed by Nicolas Gessner, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An expert magician is hired to entertain world leaders at a peace summit. Unfortunately, he finds himself hopelessly entangled in an elaborate terrorist assassination plot.
Who’s in it. Quicker Than the Eye stars Ben Gazzara as Ben Norell, Mary Crosby as Mary Preston, Jean Yanne as Inspector Sutter and Wolfram Berger as Kurt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Quicker Than the Eye has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quicker Than the Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quicker Than the Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quicker Than the Eye (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quicker Than the Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quicker Than the Eye worth watching?
- Quicker Than the Eye holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quicker Than the Eye?
- Quicker Than the Eye stars Ben Gazzara, Mary Crosby, Jean Yanne, Wolfram Berger and Dinah Hinz.
- When was Quicker Than the Eye released?
- Quicker Than the Eye was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.