Under Western Eyes
Sous les yeux d'occident
“A Man Seized Into Cataclysm of Revolution!”
Synopsis
Political turmoil convulses 19th-century Russia as Razumov, a young student preparing for a career in the czarist bureaucracy, unwittingly becomes embroiled in the assassination of a public official.
Top Cast
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Pierre Fresnay
Razumov
Michel Simon
Lespara
Danièle Parola
Nathalie
Jacques Copeau
Mikulin
Pierre Renoir
Un Policier
Jean-Louis Barrault
Haldin
Raymond Segard
Kostia
Vladimir Sokoloff
Le recteur
Jacques Bousquet
Gregori
Raymond Aimos
Michel André
Romain Bouquet
L'aubergiste
Auguste Bovério
Babitchev
Jean Dasté
Georges
Roger Legris
Le photographe
Jean Marconi
Herbert
André Siméon
Le portier
Madeleine Suffel
La bonne
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger, Joseph Conrad, Hans Wilhelm, Jan Lustig, Jacques Viot
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Sous les yeux d'occident
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Productions André Daven
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Emeric Pressburger, Joseph Conrad, Hans Wilhelm, Jan Lustig, Jacques Viot
Georges Auric
Yvonne Martin, Marguerite Renoir
André Daven
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Hans Wilhelm
Writer
Jan Lustig
Writer
Jacques Viot
Writer
André Daven
Producer
Yvonne Martin
Editor
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under Western Eyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Western Eyes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under Western Eyes about?
Political turmoil convulses 19th-century Russia as Razumov, a young student preparing for a career in the czarist bureaucracy, unwittingly becomes embroiled in the assassination of a public official.
Who directed Under Western Eyes?
Under Western Eyes was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in Under Western Eyes?
The principal cast of Under Western Eyes includes Pierre Fresnay, Michel Simon, Danièle Parola, Jacques Copeau, Pierre Renoir.
When was Under Western Eyes released and how long is it?
Under Western Eyes was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Under Western Eyes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Western Eyes was composed by Georges Auric.