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Cast
Michel Serrault
as Robert Staniland
Charlotte Rampling
as Barbara Spark
Xavier Deluc
as Hugo Spark
Gérard Darmon
as Jean-Loup Soeren
Elisabeth Depardieu
as Margo Berliner
Jean-Pierre Bacri
as le barman
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Moulard
Jean-Paul Roussillon
as Léonce
Jean Leuvrais
as Le commissaire Bauman
Maurice Barrier
as Arthur Chalon
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes36
DirectorJacques Deray
WritersJacques Deray, Michel Audiard
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHe Died with His Eyes Open
About He Died with His Eyes Open
Police Inspector Staniland is investigating the death of a pianist. While conducting his investigation and looking through the victim's apartment, he meets Barbara, the mistress of the murder victim. Barbara confesses to the crime, but Staniland, based on his observations and experience, does not believe her. He then sets out to find the truth.
Directed by Jacques Deray, He Died with His Eyes Open leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1985.
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