Crime · France · 1985 · 1h 46m

He Died with His Eyes Open

On ne meurt que deux fois

He Died with His Eyes Open poster
Director
Jacques Deray
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
Crew
Jean Penzer — Director of Photography Henri Lanoë — Editor Claude Bolling — Original Music Composer Jacques Deray — Screenplay Michel Audiard — Screenplay Robin Cook — Novel
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
femme fatale
Key Collaborators
Jacques Deray Director Jean Penzer Director of Photography Henri Lanoë Editor Claude Bolling Original Music Composer Jacques Deray Screenplay Michel Audiard Screenplay Robin Cook Novel Norbert Saada Producer François de Lamothe Production Design Corinne Jorry Costume Design
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