He Died With His Eyes Open

– On Ne Meurt Que Deux Fois, a French murder mystery based upon a novel of the same name, is an unusua..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
On ne meurt que deux fois
He Died with His Eyes Open (1985) - Also known as On ne meurt que deux fois

On Ne Meurt Que Deux Fois, a French murder mystery based upon a novel of the same name, is an unusual, involving film with excellent performances by its entire cast. Police Inspector Staniland (Michel Serrault) is investigating the death of a pianist. While conducting his investigation and looking through the victim's apartment, he meets Barbara (Charlotte Rampling), 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, with surprising results. Both Serrault and Rampling are outstanding in this well-directed, well-paced film. On Ne Meurt Que Deux Fois was also released as He Died With His Eyes Open and won the Jury Prize at the 1985 Montreal World Film Festival.

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Release Date:

09 Oct 1985

Language:

French

Director:

Jacques Deray

Writer:

Robin Cook (novel), Jacques Deray (adaptation), Michel Audiard (adaptation), Michel Audiard (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc, Elisabeth Depardieu

Plot:

The inspector Staniland as always try to put himself in the place of the victim, this time an unsuccessful pianist. That's when the victim's mistress Barbara entered the appartment, look like a real bitch that one think the inspector. Surprised by his presence, she accuse herself of the crime. But the inspector is not convinced because everything don't fit all well in her confession and specially the tone she use to do so. In his investigation, Staniland has fisted trouble with a man who's protecting Barbara. Supposed to be her brother, isn't he? And can you refused a girl like her even if you're a policeman.

Awards:

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10