---
title: "The Private Eyes"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-private-eyes-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13762
imdb_id: "tt0081376"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Private Eyes (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-private-eyes-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Private Eyes" (1980).
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Title: The Private Eyes
Year: 1980
Release Date (US): 04/17/1980
Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, and Horror
Runtime: 1h 31m
Synopsis: The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        The Private Eyes is a 1980 film categorized as a comedy, mystery, and horror movie. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes and is rated PG. Released in the US on April 17, 1980, the film follows Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart. The plot involves the death of the lord and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Mometu | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lang Elliott
- **Networks / Studios**: TriStar Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Don Knotts** as *Inspector Winship*
- **Tim Conway** as *Dr. Tart*
- **Trisha Noble** as *Mistress Phyllis Morley*
- **Bernard Fox** as *Justin*
- **Grace Zabriskie** as *Nanny*
- **John Fujioka** as *Mr. Uwatsum*
- **Irwin Keyes** as *Jock*
- **Fred Stuthman** as *Lord Randolph Morley*
- **Robert V. Barron** as *Gas Station Attendant*
- **Patrick Cranshaw** as *Roy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Private Eyes online?
The Private Eyes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Mometu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
The Private Eyes holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 52 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Private Eyes and when was it released?
The Private Eyes is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Private Eyes?
The Private Eyes was directed by Lang Elliott.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Private Eyes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13762)

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