20,000 Eyes

20,000 Eyes is a 1961 American drama film directed by Jack Leewood, written by Jack W. Thomas, and starring Gene Nelson, Merry Anders, James Brown, John Banner, Judith Rawlins and Robert Shayne.

The film was released on June 14, 1961, by 20th Century Fox.

Plot
Needing money in a hurry for a diamond-mine interest, investment broker, Dan Warren, embezzles $100,000 from client, Kurt Novak, a criminal himself ($0 in dollars ). Novak discovers the theft and gives Warren five days to pay him back or else meet with an "accident." But Warren has another scheme in mind.

Cast

 * Gene Nelson as Dan Warren
 * Merry Anders as Karen Walker
 * James Brown as Jerry Manning
 * John Banner as Kurt Novak
 * Judith Rawlins as Girl
 * Robert Shayne as Police Lieutenant
 * Paul Maxey as Ryan
 * Rex Holman as High School Boy
 * Ollie O'Toole as Moore
 * Barbara Parkins as High School Girl
 * Bruno VeSota as Museum Watchman
 * Rusty Wescoatt as Policeman

Production
The film was announced in January, 1961, and Daniel Ceccaldi was originally sought for the lead role. Filming began in March, 1961 with Gene Nelson instead.