He Died with His Eyes Open (1985)
On ne meurt que deux fois (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 45min
- Crime, Drama
- 09 Oct 1985 (France)
- Movie
The inspector Staniland as always try to put himself in the place of the victim, this time an unsuccessful pianist. That's when the victim's mistress Barbara entered the appartment, look like a real bitch that one think the inspector....
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| Michel Serrault | ... |
Inspector Robert Staniland
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| Charlotte Rampling | ... |
Barbara Spark
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Xavier Deluc | ... |
Marc Spark
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Elisabeth Depardieu | ... |
Margo Berliner
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Jean Leuvrais | ... |
Le commissaire Bauman
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| Jean-Paul Roussillon | ... |
Léonce
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| Maurice Barrier | ... |
Arthur Chalon
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| Jean-Pierre Darroussin | ... |
Moulard
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Julie Jézéquel | ... |
Sophie
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| Albert Delpy | ... |
Le médecin légiste / Forensic scientist
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Riton Liebman | ... |
Éric Berliner
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Luc Florian | ... |
Le brigadier / Sergeant
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| Gérard Darmon | ... |
Jean-Loup Soeren
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| Jean-Pierre Bacri | ... |
Barman
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| Philippe Héliès | ... |
L'agent
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Christian Bor | ... |
L'assistant du médecin légiste
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Marc Lamole | ... |
Le maître d'hôtel de Cabourg
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Patrick Pérez | ... |
Chabert
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| Vincent Solignac | ... |
Roger le Quintal
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Philippe Auge | ... |
Charles Berliner
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Agnès Cassandre | ... |
La compagne de Moulard
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Isabelle Lazard | ... |
La brune éléphant rose
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Catherine Dieudonné | ... |
La blonde éléphant rose
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Gilles Conseil | ... |
Lucien
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André Chazel | ... |
Le monsieur de l'hôtel de Cabourg
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| Daniel Vérité |
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Daniel Perche |
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Katy Amaizo | ... |
Gloria
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Directed by
| Jacques Deray | ||
Written by
| Robin Cook | ... | (novel) |
| Jacques Deray | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Michel Audiard | ... | (adaptation) |
| Michel Audiard | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Norbert Saada | ... | producer |
Music by
| Claude Bolling | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Penzer | ||
Editing by
| Henri Lanoë | ||
Editorial Department
| Sylvie Pontoizeau | ... | montage |
| Alain Troulet | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Margot Capelier | ||
Production Design by
| François de Lamothe | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jacques Brizzio | ||
Costume Design by
| Corinne Jorry | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Demesmaeker | ... | makeup artist (as Catherine Demesmeaker) |
| Eric Muller | ... | makeup artist |
| Oliver Short | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Louis Becker | ... | unit manager |
| Vincent Bercholz | ... | unit manager |
| Jacqueline Delhomme | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Laurent Lesieur | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Georges Vallon | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bernard Bolzinger | ... | assistant director |
| Charles Paviot | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Françoise Benoît-Fresco | ... | set dresser (as Françoise Benoît) |
| Joël Colin | ... | property master |
| Jacques Quinternet | ... | set dresser |
| Gilles Ségurel | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Joël Beldent | ... | sound mixer |
| Denis Carquin | ... | sound assistant |
| Daniel Couteau | ... | foley artist |
| Renée Deschamps | ... | sound editor |
| Pierre Lenoir | ... | sound |
| Gérard Manneveau | ... | foley artist |
| Janine Oudoul | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Gilles Conseil | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yves Agostini | ... | camera operator |
| Michel Coteret | ... | assistant camera |
| Gilbert Darraux | ... | key grip |
| André Nové | ... | gaffer |
| Victor Rodrigue | ... | still photographer |
| Eric Vallée | ... | assistant camera |
| Vincent Rossell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Hélène Robin | ... | costumer |
| Monique Tourret | ... | costumer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ariane Litaize | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Philippe Chapus | ... | apprentice manager |
| Jacques Ferron | ... | production administrator |
| Gabrielle Mairesse | ... | press attache |
| Micheline Saada | ... | production assistant |
| Jeanloup Sieff | ... | participator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Constantin Film (1987) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Jugendfilm-Verleih (1987) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Carrey Video (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- M6 (1988) (France) (tv)
- U.G.C. Worldwide Distribution
- marketing-film (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Euro-Titres (titles)
- Mamiya-Toyo-Godard (photographic material)
- Transpalux (electrical equipment)
- Tri-Track Sync (post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The inspector Staniland as always try to put himself in the place of the victim, this time an unsuccessful pianist. That's when the victim's mistress Barbara entered the appartment, look like a real bitch that one think the inspector. Surprised by his presence, she accuse herself of the crime. But the inspector is not convinced because everything don't fit all well in her confession and specially the tone she use to do so. In his investigation, Staniland has fisted trouble with a man who's protecting Barbara. Supposed to be her brother, isn't he? And can you refused a girl like her even if you're a policeman.
Written by Jean-Marie Berthiaume |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was the fifth time that Michel Serrault was the lead character for a French crime drama inspired from British crime novels. Pile Ou Face from Alfred Harris; Garde A Vue from John Wrainwright; A Mort L'Arbitre from Alfred Draper; Mortelle Randonnée from Marc Behm; On Ne Meurt Que Deux Fois from Robin Cook. See more » |
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