He Died with His Eyes Open
On ne meurt que deux fois
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.
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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
Jean Leuvrais
Le commissaire Bauman
Maurice Barrier
Arthur Chalon
Julie Jézéquel
Sophie
Albert Delpy
Le médecin légiste
Riton Liebman
Éric Berliner
Luc Florian
Le brigadier
Agnès Cassandre
La compagne de Moulard
Vincent Solignac
Roger le Quintal
Gilles Conseil
Lucien
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Deray, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Claude Bolling
- Original Title
- On ne meurt que deux fois
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Swanie Productions, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Jacques Deray, Michel Audiard, Robin Cook
Claude Bolling
Jean Penzer
Henri Lanoë
Norbert Saada
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Norbert Saada
Producer
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Claude Bolling
Original Music Composer
Jacques Deray
Screenplay
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is He Died with His Eyes Open about?
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.
Who directed He Died with His Eyes Open?
He Died with His Eyes Open was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in He Died with His Eyes Open?
The principal cast of He Died with His Eyes Open includes Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc, Gérard Darmon, Elisabeth Depardieu.
When was He Died with His Eyes Open released and how long is it?
He Died with His Eyes Open was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for He Died with His Eyes Open?
The original motion picture soundtrack for He Died with His Eyes Open was composed by Claude Bolling.
Is He Died with His Eyes Open based on a book or true story?
He Died with His Eyes Open is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Cook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for He Died with His Eyes Open?
He Died with His Eyes Open holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).