Blind Witness (film)

Blind Witness is a 1989 American-Canadian made-for-television thriller film directed by Richard Colla and starring Victoria Principal, Paul Le Mat, and Pam Hyatt. The film revolves around a successful author, Maggie Moore (Principal), who is rendered temporarily blind after witnessing a murder. Unable to identify her attacker visually, she must rely on her other senses and her wits to survive as the killer attempts to silence her permanently.

The plot centers on Maggie's investigation and her struggle to regain her sight while evading the persistent threat. Key elements of the story involve the local police investigation, the killer's attempts to manipulate Maggie, and the assistance she receives from those around her. The film explores themes of vulnerability, perseverance, and the reliability of senses other than sight.

Blind Witness was broadcast on ABC in the United States and distributed internationally. While not critically acclaimed as a major cinematic achievement, it gained viewership due to its suspenseful narrative and the presence of established actors like Victoria Principal. It belongs to a category of television films popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s, often focusing on suspenseful scenarios involving ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.