Hide in Plain Sight is a 1980 drama film directed by and starring James Caan. The storyline of the movie is based on an actual case from the files of New York attorney Salvatore R. Martoche. Hide in Plain Sight received a mixed reception from critics. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film two stars (out of a possible four) praising the acting, but ultimately viewing the film negatively, calling it "...a frustrating real-life thriller that makes the fatal mistake of being more true to real life than to the demands of narrative." Variety also wrote the film a mixed review, stating, "Hide in Plain Sight has some of the makings of a good, honest film. It tells the true story of a working man's fight against the system, features several poignant moments, and makes a number of political messages in an effective yet unobtrusive manner. But in his directorial debut, James Caan never musters the energy or emotion needed to break the unbearably slow, dismal tone." Hide in Plain Sight was released on VHS in 1995 through MGM Home Entertainment. A DVD was later released in 2010 through Warner Home Video.