Under Western Eyes
Originally released in 1996. Under Western Eyes is a drama/action film. directed by Joseph Pitchhadze.
Starring Giora Asaulov, Fitcho Ben-Zur, and Carmel Betto
Synopsis
The winner of the 1995 Jerusalem Film Festival, this political thriller centers on a young hero who returns to Israel from Berlin to ostensibly attend the funeral of his father, a convicted Russian spy. Instead he learns that the death was a ruse and that he is to be the bait in an elaborate scheme to catch his father, who has just escaped from prison. When the son learns the truth, he enters the desert to search for his father. He is assisted by a beautiful young actress. They are constantly followed by a pair of determined cops.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- November Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under Western Eyes about?
The winner of the 1995 Jerusalem Film Festival, this political thriller centers on a young hero who returns to Israel from Berlin to ostensibly attend the funeral of his father, a convicted Russian...
Who directed Under Western Eyes?
Under Western Eyes was directed by Joseph Pitchhadze.
How long is Under Western Eyes?
Under Western Eyes has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Under Western Eyes released?
Under Western Eyes was released on January 2, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under Western Eyes?
The main cast of Under Western Eyes includes Giora Asaulov, Fitcho Ben-Zur, Carmel Betto, Eyal Shehter.