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Science gave him sight. She gave him vision. - At First Sight
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Title: At First Sight

Release Date: 15 Jan 1999

Runtime: 2h 8m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.

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Average Vote: 6 (232 votes)

Cast

  • Virgil Adamson: Val Kilmer
  • Amy Benic: Mira Sorvino
  • Jennie Adamson: Kelly McGillis
  • Duncan Allanbrook: Steven Weber
  • Dr. Charles Aaron: Bruce Davison
  • Phil Webster: Nathan Lane
  • Virgil's Father: Ken Howard
  • Betsy Ernst: Laura Kirk
  • Caroline: Drena De Niro
  • Nancy Bender: Margo Winkler
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