Harvey Keitel checks in as a voyeuristic motel manager tangled in murder and drug intrigue.
BLINDSIDE
Harvey Keitel plays Penfield Gruber, a once great scientist, reduced to managing a sleazy hotel. Gruber monitors the daily comings and goings of his tenants, mainly for his own interest, until underworld figures ask him to spy on a suspected double-crosser. While watching the man, Gruber overhears a murder plot.
Blindside is a 1987 romance thriller film directed by Paul Lynch about a former surveillance expert who, after buying a motel, becomes embroiled in murder and drug trafficking when he can't resist spying on his guests.
Synopsis
Before long, our peeping-tom protagonist is up to his chin in drug-traffic intrigue. As the voyeuristic hero, Harvey Keitel is the most recognizable performer in Blindside; with the exception of the always welcome Lolita Davidovich, the rest of the cast is unremarkable. Filmed in 1986, Blindside was released in the US in 1988.
Why Cult
Harvey Keitel stars as a disgraced scientist-turned-motel manager who can't resist spying on his guests, giving the film its uneasy edge.
The action unfolds in a rundown motel, providing the perfect backdrop for a story steeped in surveillance and underworld dealings.
What starts as routine spying quickly escalates into a web of murder plots and drug trafficking, upping the stakes for our dubious hero.
For those who appreciate oddball supporting roles, keep an eye out for Frenchie McFariane as a motel-bound Elvis impersonator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blindside about? +
Blindside follows Penfield Gruber, a former surveillance expert who, after buying a motel, becomes involved in murder and drug trafficking when he spies on his guests.
Who directed Blindside? +
Blindside was directed by Paul Lynch.
How long is Blindside? +
Blindside has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is Blindside? +
Blindside is a romance thriller.
Where can I watch Blindside? +
Blindside is available to stream on SassyFlix.