New York City custodian Daryll Deever (William Hurt) is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow (Sigourney Weaver), so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There’s been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that Daryll really knows something, they target both him and Tony to keep their secrets hidden.
Eyewitness/Film synopsis
Is eyewitness a good movie?
Eyewitness is a solid dramatic thriller with engaging characters, red herrings, and a pair of effective action sequences — a shootout and a brief motorcycle/car chase — and while it doesn’t have the flashiness of many of its contemporaries it’s worth seeking out for fans of great actors and characters who are slightly …
What happened at the end of eyewitness?
After an emotional speech by Helen, Ryan points his gun at her. Helen shoots him dead, although it turns out that Ryan’s gun was empty. The case is closed. The episode ends happily, with Gabe and Helen stronger than ever.
Why was Eyewitness Cancelled?
On March 1, 2017, USA Network confirmed the series would be canceled because it did not hold as much of the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit audience as the network had hoped.
Is Mary Beth Hurt related to William Hurt?
Hurt was married to actor William Hurt from 1971 to 1981. She married writer/film director Paul Schrader in 1983. They have a daughter and a son. She is close friends with fellow actor Glenn Close, who understudied her in the play Love for Love.
Where is William Hurt now?
Hurt was making his way to his accommodation after shooting when he slipped and fell, breaking his leg, a source close to Hurt told Variety. The actor has since had surgery and is currently convalescing in Poland.
Is Eyewitness getting a Season 2?
The Eyewitness TV show on USA Network has been cancelled after just one season of 10 episodes. The drama begins with teen boys — Philip Shea (Tyler Young) and Lukas Waldenbeck (James Paxton).
What happened to Philip and Lukas?
At the end of the episode, Ryan finds Lukas and succeeds in shooting him from a distance while Philip was filming him on his motorbike. Lukas falls unconscious into the water he was jumping over, and Philip jumps in after him, dragging his body out. In episode nine, Lukas is unconscious in the hospital.
