He Died with His Eyes Open

He Died with His Eyes Open (1985)

On ne meurt que deux fois

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.

Date of release
1985-10-09
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (38)
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Crime
Director
Jacques Deray

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

He Died with His Eyes Open is a 1985 French neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Jacques Deray from a screenplay he co-wrote with Michel Audiard, based on the 1984 novel of the same name by Derek Raymond. It stars Michel Serrault and Charlotte Rampling. The film won the César Award for Best Cinematography, while Serrault and Rampling were nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.

Production

Principal photography began from 2 January 1985.

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