Dark Eyes (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Dark Eyes is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, running about 121 minutes. “Aboard a ship early in the 20th-century, a middle-aged Italian tells his story of love to a Russian.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aboard a ship early in the 20th-century, a middle-aged Italian tells his story of love to a Russian. In a series of flashbacks filmed almost entirely in creams, whites, and ochers, the clownish and superfluous Romano Patroni leaves his wife's opulent home to visit a spa where he falls in love with a Russian woman whose marriage is a horror. He pursues her into the Russian heartland and returns to Italy resolved to leave his wife and marry his love. His amazed and appreciative Russian listener then narrates a shorter story.
Who’s in it. Dark Eyes stars Marcello Mastroianni as Romano, Marthe Keller as Tina, Romano's Mistress, Silvana Mangano as Elisa and Vsevolod Larionov as Pavel (Russian Ship Passenger), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dark Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Eyes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Eyes (1987)?
- In US, Dark Eyes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Eyes worth watching?
- Dark Eyes holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Eyes?
- Dark Eyes stars Marcello Mastroianni, Marthe Keller, Silvana Mangano, Vsevolod Larionov and Elena Safonova.
- When was Dark Eyes released?
- Dark Eyes was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.