He Died with His Eyes Open
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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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Cast
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Michel Serrault
Robert Staniland
Known for
La Cage aux Folles
Happiness Is in the Field
Charlotte Rampling
Barbara Spark
Known for
Red Sparrow
Assassin's Creed
Robin Cook
Jacques Deray
Known for
Crazy for Love
Norbert Saada
Michel Audiard
Also in
Belmondo: The Incorrigible
Dear Inspector
Xavier Deluc
Hugo Spark
Known for
Tomorrow Is Ours
The Octopus
Corinne Jorry
Gérard Darmon
Jean-Loup Soeren
Known for
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy
François de Lamothe
Elisabeth Depardieu
Margo Berliner
Known for
Jean de Florette
Claude Bolling
Jacques Deray Director · Michel Audiard Screenplay Robin Cook Author
First release August 27, 1985 · Produced in France · Production TF1 Films Production
Production
Swanie Productions
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TF1 Films Production
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France
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Original title
On ne meurt que deux fois
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Canada · August 27, 1985
Premiere · Montréal World Film Festival
France · October 9, 1985
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