Eyes Behind the Wall (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Eyes Behind the Wall is a thriller film directed by Giuliano Petrelli, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie starts with a scene of a young man raping and murdering a woman on a train. Later he rents a room from an elderly wheelchair-bound voyeur and his much younger wife. The elderly man enjoys watching the younger man through the a hole in the wall where he has set up a periscope-like device. The first thing he sees, for instance, is the younger man get forcibly raped by a big black guy he has picked up at a cheesy disco. Then he sends his wife over to seduce the young man, and its eventually revealed the true nature of the couple's relationship and how he came to be in the wheelchair.
Who’s in it. Eyes Behind the Wall stars John Phillip Law as Arturo, Fernando Rey as Ivano, Olga Bisera as Olga and José Quaglio as Ottavio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Eyes Behind the Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eyes Behind the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eyes Behind the Wall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eyes Behind the Wall (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eyes Behind the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eyes Behind the Wall worth watching?
- Eyes Behind the Wall holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eyes Behind the Wall?
- Eyes Behind the Wall stars John Phillip Law, Fernando Rey, Olga Bisera, José Quaglio and Jho Jhenkins.
- When was Eyes Behind the Wall released?
- Eyes Behind the Wall was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.