A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.
Acting
Bruce Davison's devastating physical transformation throughout.
Writing
Miguel Piñero's prison slang crackles with authentic danger.
Director
Robert M. Young
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Written by Miguel Piñero while incarcerated at Sing Sing — he smuggled the manuscript out in sections.
The title is prison slang for child molester; 'short eyes' refers to looking at children.
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