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He Died with His Eyes Open(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-10-09
56%
35 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Swanie Productions
Movie: He Died with His Eyes Open
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michel Serrault
Robert Staniland
Charlotte Rampling
Barbara Spark
Xavier Deluc
Hugo Spark
Gérard Darmon
Jean-Loup Soeren
Elisabeth Depardieu
Margo Berliner
Jean-Pierre Bacri
le barman
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Moulard
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Léonce
Maurice Barrier
Arthur Chalon
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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.
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1985-10-09
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