Under Western Eyes
לנגד עיניים מערביות
Synopsis
This political thriller centers on a young hero who returns to Israel from Berlin to ostensibly attend the funeral of his father, a convicted Russian spy. Instead he learns that the death was a ruse and that he is to be the bait in an elaborate scheme to catch his father, who has just escaped from prison. When the son learns the truth, he enters the desert to search for his father. He is assisted by a beautiful young actress. They are constantly followed by a pair of determined cops.
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- Director
- Joseph Pitchhadze
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Pitchhadze
- Original Title
- לנגד עיניים מערביות
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- November Films
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Joseph Pitchhadze
Joseph Pitchhadze
Dov Steuer
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Joseph Pitchhadze
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Dov Steuer
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What is Under Western Eyes about?
This political thriller centers on a young hero who returns to Israel from Berlin to ostensibly attend the funeral of his father, a convicted Russian spy. Instead he learns that the death was a ruse and that he is to be the bait in an elaborate scheme to catch his father, who has just escaped from prison. When the son learns the truth, he enters the desert to search for his father. He is assisted by a beautiful young actress. They are constantly followed by a pair of determined cops.
Who directed Under Western Eyes?
Under Western Eyes was directed by Joseph Pitchhadze.
Who stars in Under Western Eyes?
The principal cast of Under Western Eyes includes Giora Asaulov, Fitcho Ben-Zur, Carmel Betto, Eyal Shehter.
When was Under Western Eyes released and how long is it?
Under Western Eyes was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.