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The Public Eye

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An Englishman (Michael Jayston) hires a Greek private eye (Topol) to follow his American wife (Mia Farrow) around London.

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Dick Lochte Los Angeles Free Press 01/07/2020
Talk is not only cheap but ripe with pseudo-philosophy and achingly arch bon mots. Go to Full Review Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press 01/22/2019
Shaffer has adapted his own play for the screen. His dialog doesn't work as well but there are long, long silent stretches involving Topol and Miss Farrow that do work. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/19/2015
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A miscast Topol is tough enough to watch as a leading man but when he also tries for Peter Sellers comedy he becomes unbearable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Debby K Aug 17 I loved this movie when it came out. I wish I could see it again! See more 08/13/2014 I saw this movie on late night TV and was totally charmed by it. I was completely surprised by the plot twist in the second act and was on my edge of the seat for the rest of the movie to see how it turned out. Would love to see it again. I believe that this is one of Mia Farrow's earliest movies. See more 10/14/2008 the drama didn't seem as intense as in the play. love the music. See more 10/14/2008 ahhhh, my favorite early Mia Farrow movie. i own a uten.silo because of this movie. if it was on dvd i would buy it for birthday gifts. if you ever catch it on AMC, by all means- watch it. See more 10/14/2008 This movie is so lovely. Watch it!!! See more 10/14/2008 Michael Jayston plays a British Taxman, he suspect his hippy wife played by Mia Farrow is having an affair. The fun and romance begins when he hires a private eye played by Topol. Topol helps them to play game Follow Me. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Carol Reed

Director

Mia Farrow

Belinda

Topol

Julian Cristoforou

Michael Jayston

Charles

Margaret Rawlings

Mrs. Sidley

Annette Crosbie

Miss Framer
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Movie Info

Synopsis An Englishman (Michael Jayston) hires a Greek private eye (Topol) to follow his American wife (Mia Farrow) around London.
Director
Carol Reed
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 35m