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He Died with His Eyes Open (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1985, He Died with His Eyes Open is a crime film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. He Died with His Eyes Open stars Michel Serrault as Robert Staniland, Charlotte Rampling as Barbara Spark, Xavier Deluc as Hugo Spark and Gérard Darmon as Jean-Loup Soeren, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, He Died with His Eyes Open has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch He Died with His Eyes Open page.

If you liked it. Fans of He Died with His Eyes Open tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch He Died with His Eyes Open (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for He Died with His Eyes Open change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is He Died with His Eyes Open worth watching?
He Died with His Eyes Open holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in He Died with His Eyes Open?
He Died with His Eyes Open stars Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc, Gérard Darmon and Elisabeth Depardieu.
When was He Died with His Eyes Open released?
He Died with His Eyes Open was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.