
Body Heat(1981)
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.


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.

Michel Serrault
Robert Staniland

Charlotte Rampling
Barbara Spark

Xavier Deluc
Hugo Spark

Gérard Darmon
Jean-Loup Soeren

Elisabeth Depardieu
Margo Berliner

Jean-Pierre Bacri
le barman

Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Moulard

Jean-Paul Roussillon
Léonce
Jean Leuvrais
Le commissaire Bauman

Maurice Barrier
Arthur Chalon
He Died with His Eyes Open is a crime film released in 1985 exploring themes of femme fatale. Directed by Jacques Deray, it stars Michel Serrault, Charlotte Rampling, Xavier Deluc. 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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