See No Evil, Hear No Evil

This 1989 American crime comedy directed by Arthur Hiller centers around an unlikely partnership between two disabled men: Wally (Richard Pryor), a blind newsstand owner, and Dave (Gene Wilder), a deaf former accountant. The two unwittingly witness a murder, but due to their disabilities, neither can fully comprehend what happened, leading the police to wrongly suspect them. Determined to clear their names, Wally and Dave embark on a chaotic and comedic quest to find the real killers. Their adventure pits them against dangerous criminals, including the seductive Eva (Joan Severance) and her partner Kirgo (Kevin Spacey), who are on the hunt for a lost coin containing encrypted data. The film is filled with slapstick humor, mistaken identities, and fast-paced chases as the duo uses creativity and teamwork to survive. At its heart, the movie showcases the dynamic comedic chemistry between Pryor and Wilder, blending sharp wit with action and suspense in a story about friendship, resilience, and absurdity.