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6.1 / 10(16 votes)IMDb20101h 51m$37K Worldwide GrossBrazil

Blue Eyes

Olhos Azuis

“A duel at the border”

Synopsis

Before his compulsory retirement, on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport's chief Immigration officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and expose them to a series of humiliating situations. Blinded by prejudice, Marshall ends up by causing the death of a young Brazilian. After a period in prison, Marshall goes to Brazil, deadly ill and in a desperate search in order to purge his guilt. In his quest, he is guided by Bia, a young prostitute.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$37K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
José Joffily
Screenplay & Story
Melanie Dimantas, Paulo Halm
Original Score
Jaques Morelenbaum
Original Title
Olhos Azuis
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 51m
Worldwide Gross
$37K
Production Studios
Coevos Filmes, Imagem Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, TeleImage, Programa Ibermedia, Amer Cine, REC Produtores Associados

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

José Joffily

Screenplay & Story

Melanie Dimantas, Paulo Halm

Original Score & Music

Jaques Morelenbaum

Director of Photography

Nonato Estrela

Film Editing

Pedro Bronz

Producers

José Joffily, Heloisa Rezende

Department Leadership Roster

José Joffily

José Joffily

Director

Melanie Dimantas

Writer

Paulo Halm

Writer

José Joffily

José Joffily

Producer

Pedro Bronz

Editor

Nonato Estrela

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blue Eyes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Eyes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Blue Eyes about?

Before his compulsory retirement, on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport's chief Immigration officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and expose them to a series of humiliating situations. Blinded by prejudice, Marshall ends up by causing the death of a young Brazilian. After a period in prison, Marshall goes to Brazil, deadly ill and in a desperate search in order to purge his guilt. In his quest, he is guided by Bia, a young prostitute.

Who directed Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes was directed by José Joffily.

Who stars in Blue Eyes?

The principal cast of Blue Eyes includes David Rasche, Cristina Lago, Irandhir Santos, Erica Gimpel, Frank Grillo.

When was Blue Eyes released and how long is it?

Blue Eyes was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.

How much did Blue Eyes make at the box office?

Blue Eyes grossed $37K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Blue Eyes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Eyes was composed by Jaques Morelenbaum.