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A blackmail murder, a forged check, and a glass eye all collide in this Spanish-Mexican noir.

EYES OF THE DEAD

A desperate killer caught in a web of his own forgery!

1956 · 1h 32m · NR · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

After killing an old man to steal his uncashed accident compensation, Enrique scrambles to forge the signature while the police inspector's young son launches a rogue investigation.

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What is Eyes of the Dead about?

Eyes of the Dead is a 1956 Mexico-Spain crime thriller directed by Antonio Santillán about Enrique, who commits murder for an uncashed compensation check, only to spiral into further crime as the police—and an inspector's son—close in.

Programmer's Pick

Blackmail, murder, and a glass eye—Eyes of the Dead doesn’t just walk the line of classic noir, it stares straight through it. The addition of a rogue kid detective adds a sly twist to the usual game of cat and mouse.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Enrique finds himself in over his head after murdering a man to steal an accident compensation check that hasn't even been cashed. As he scrambles to forge the signature and cover his tracks, he discovers that his girlfriend Clara—who works at a law office and knows about the check—may also be a liability. Meanwhile, the police are on the case, but the unexpected wildcard is Pedrito, the inspector's son, who launches his own off-the-books investigation. With desperation mounting and suspicion closing in from all angles, this Spanish-Mexican crime thriller weaves together blackmail, murder, and the dangers of getting in too deep.

Details & Specs

Director
Antonio Santillán
Writers
Cornell Woolrich, Ignacio F. Iquino, Joaquina Algars, José Antonio de la Loma Jr.
Release
1956
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Mexico, Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Delirten Takip, Original title: El ojo de cristal

Cast & Crew

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Director: Antonio Santillán Writers: Cornell Woolrich +3 more
Carlos López Moctezuma Carlos López Moctezuma Enrique Armando Moreno Armando Moreno Inspector Beatriz Aguirre Beatriz Aguirre Clara Carolina Jiménez Carolina Jiménez Julia José «Saza» Sazatornil José «Saza» Sazatornil Dueño de la tintorería Miguel Fleta Miguel Fleta Agente Pérez Jesús Colomer Jesús Colomer Camarero ML María Luz de Reyes Doña Ernestina JE Juanita Espín Engracia MF Manuel Fernández Pin Pedro FA Francisco Alonso Miguel Javier Dotú Javier Dotú Antonio FM Fernando Murtra Niño MB Manuel Bronchud Policía (no acreditado) MF Matías Ferret Director de la empresa (no acreditado) SG Salvador Garrido Marido de la quiosquera (noa creditado)

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Why Cult

Forgery and Murder

Watch as Enrique dives deeper into crime, juggling forgery and homicide to keep himself one step ahead.

Glass Eye Mystery

A glass eye isn’t just a prop—it’s a clue and a motif in this tangled thriller.

Child Detective Twist

Inspector’s son Pedrito launches his own parallel investigation, bringing unexpected perspective to the pursuit.

Spanish-Mexican Noir

Experience a rare cross-border noir collaboration, blending Spanish and Mexican sensibilities with black-and-white crime style.

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Threat File

Trigger

Murder for an uncashed compensation check

Threat

Enrique's escalating crimes and the police investigation

Effect

Puts suspects and associates in danger

Setting

Spanish-Mexican urban environment

Questions from the Vault

When was Eyes of the Dead released? +

Eyes of the Dead was released in 1956.

Who directed Eyes of the Dead? +

Eyes of the Dead was directed by Antonio Santillán.

How long is Eyes of the Dead? +

Eyes of the Dead has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Eyes of the Dead? +

Eyes of the Dead is a crime thriller.

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