At First Sight (1999)
Overview
A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.54 |
Directed By
Irwin Winkler
Crew
Steve Levitt
Irwin Winkler
Julie Monroe
John Seale
Oliver Sacks
Robert Guerra
Rob Cowan
Kerry Barden
Susan Bode Tyson
Billy Hopkins
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Jane Musky
Irwin Winkler
John Dunn
Mark Isham
TOP CAST
Val Kilmer
Virgil Adamson
Mira Sorvino
Amy Benic
Kelly McGillis
Jennie Adamson
Steven Weber
Duncan Allanbrook
Bruce Davison
Dr. Charles Aaron
Nathan Lane
Phil Webster
Ken Howard
Virgil's Father
Laura Kirk
Betsy Ernst
Drena De Niro
Caroline
Margo Winkler
Nancy Bender
Diana Krall
Singer
Willie C. Carpenter
Jack Falk
Linda Harmon
Singer (uncredited)
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