Tightrope 1984

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56 Reviews

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49%
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Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened.

Clint Eastwood

as Wes Block

Geneviève Bujold

as Beryl Thibodeaux

Dan Hedaya

as Det. Molinari

Alison Eastwood

as Amanda Block

Jenny Beck

as Penny Block

Marco St. John

as Leander Rolfe

Rebecca Perle

as Becky Jacklin

Regina Richardson

as Sarita

Randi Brooks

as Jamie Cory

Jamie Rose

as Melanie Silber

Director:

Richard Tuggle

Writer:

Richard Tuggle

Genres:

Mystery,Thriller,Crime

Release Date:

1984 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

115 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Tightrope

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Clint Eastwood

as Wes Block

Geneviève Bujold

as Beryl Thibodeaux

Dan Hedaya

as Det. Molinari

Alison Eastwood

as Amanda Block

Jenny Beck

as Penny Block

Marco St. John

as Leander Rolfe

Rebecca Perle

as Becky Jacklin

Regina Richardson

as Sarita

Randi Brooks

as Jamie Cory

Jamie Rose

as Melanie Silber

Margaret Howell

as Judy Harper

Rebecca Clemons

as Girl with Whip

Janet MacLachlan

as Dr. Yarlofsky

Graham Paul

as Luther

Bill Holliday

as Police Chief

John Wilmot

as Medical Examiner

Margie O'Dair

as Mrs. Holstein

Joy N. Houck Jr.

as Swap Meet Owner

Stuart Baker-Bergen

as Blond Surfer

Donald Barber

as Shorty

Robert Harvey

as Lonesome Alice

Ron Gural

as Coroner Dudley

Layton Martens

as Sgt. Surtees

Richard Charles Boyle

as Dr. Fitzpatrick

Becki Davis

as Nurse

Jonathan Sachar

as Gay Boy

Valerie Thibodeaux

as Black Hooker

Lionel Ferbos

as Plainclothes Gus

Eliott Keener

as Sandoval

Cary Wilmot Alden

as Secretary

David Valdes

as Manes

James Borders

as Carfagno

Fritz Manes

as Valdes

Jonathan Shaw

as Quono

Don Lutenbacher

as Dixie President

G. Wood

as Conventioneer

Glenda Byers

as Lucy Davis

John Schluter

as Piazza Cop

Nick Kreiger

as Rannigan

Lloyd Nelson

as Patrolman Restic

David Dahlgren

as Patrolman Julio

Rod Masterson

as Patrolman Gallo

Glenn Wright

as Patrolman Redfish

Angela Hill

as Woman Reporter

Ted Saari

as T.V. News Technician

Tommy Gotti Coleman

as Reporter (uncredited)

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