

He Died with His Eyes Open
1985, French. Directed by Jacques Deray.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Jacques DerayDirector
- Michel SerraultRobert Staniland
- Charlotte RamplingBarbara Spark
- Xavier DelucHugo Spark
- Gérard DarmonJean-Loup Soeren
- Elisabeth DepardieuMargo Berliner
- Jean-Pierre Bacrile barman
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinMoulard
- Jean-Paul RoussillonLéonce
- Jean LeuvraisLe commissaire Bauman
- Maurice BarrierArthur Chalon
- Julie JézéquelSophie
- Albert DelpyLe médecin légiste
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1985
- Original title
- On ne meurt que deux fois
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Deray, Michel Audiard
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He Died with His Eyes Open runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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He Died with His Eyes Open isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like He Died with His Eyes Open?
If you liked He Died with His Eyes Open, try The File on Thelma Jordon, The Bride Wore Black, Deadly Circuit.
Who directed He Died with His Eyes Open?
He Died with His Eyes Open (1985) was directed by Jacques Deray and stars Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc.