The Pale Blue Eye
“Every heart tells a tale.”
Synopsis
West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-07
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
Augustus Landor
Harry Melling
Edgar Allan Poe
Lucy Boynton
Lea Marquis
Toby Jones
Dr. Daniel Marquis
Simon McBurney
Captain Hitchcock
Timothy Spall
Superintendent Thayer
Robert Duvall
Jean-Pepe
Harry Lawtey
Artemus Marquis
Gillian Anderson
Julia Marquis
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Patsy
Hadley Robinson
Mattie
Fred Hechinger
Cadet Randolph Ballinger
Joseph Brooks
Cadet Stoddard
Steven Maier
Cadet Fry
Brennan Keel Cook
Cadet Huntoon
Orlagh Cassidy
Mrs. Fry
Scott G. Anderson
Benny
Gideon Glick
Cadet Horatio Cochrane
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysDecember 23, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$72M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Cooper, Louis Bayard
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Pale Blue Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $72M
- Production Studios
- Cross Creek Pictures, Le Grisbi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Cooper
Scott Cooper, Louis Bayard
Howard Shore
Masanobu Takayanagi
Dylan Tichenor
Tracey Landon, Buddy Patrick, Ryan Donnell Smith, Dylan Weathered, Chris Sharp
Department Leadership Roster
Masanobu Takayanagi
Director of Photography
Stefania Cella
Production Design
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Adam Hart
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Cooper
Writer
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Scott Cooper
Director
Christian Bale
Producer
Scott Cooper
Producer
John Lesher
Producer
Tyler Thompson
Producer
Arek Komorowski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Pritchard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Violence
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pale Blue Eye
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What is The Pale Blue Eye about?
West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.
Who directed The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye was directed by Scott Cooper.
Who stars in The Pale Blue Eye?
The principal cast of The Pale Blue Eye includes Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Simon McBurney.
When was The Pale Blue Eye released and how long is it?
The Pale Blue Eye was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pale Blue Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pale Blue Eye was composed by Howard Shore.
Is The Pale Blue Eye based on a book or true story?
The Pale Blue Eye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Bayard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).