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Blue Eyes (2009): Cast & Box Office

Blue Eyes (2009) movie poster

Blue Eyes is a 2009 drama directed by José Joffily, starring David Rasche as Marshall, Cristina Lago and Frank Grillo. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $37,470 worldwide.

Blue Eyes (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
José Joffily
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blue Eyes About?

The premise of Blue Eyes without spoilers.

On the brink of retirement, Marshall, JFK Airport’s chief immigration officer, spends his final shift detaining Latin Americans and subjecting them to degrading treatment. His prejudice causes the accidental death of a young Brazilian. After prison, a terminally ill Marshall travels to Brazil, guided by Bia, seeking redemption.

Blue Eyes Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to grateful dead
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  • reference to deep purple
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  • killed by cop
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Cast & crew

Blue Eyes Cast & Characters

David Rasche leads the cast as Marshall, with Cristina Lago as Bia and Frank Grillo as Bob Estevez. Directed by José Joffily; 15 actors are credited in all.

Box office

Blue Eyes Box Office

Blue Eyes grossed $37,470 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$37.5K

International
$37.5K
Details

Blue Eyes Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Olhos Azuis: Um Duelo Na Fronteira” and “Border Psycho”.

Also known as
  • Olhos Azuis: Um Duelo Na Fronteira
  • Border Psycho
  • Ojos azules
  • Mavi Gözler
  • 제한구역
  • 蓝色的眼睛

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FAQ

Blue Eyes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Blue Eyes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Blue Eyes released?

Blue Eyes was released on July 14, 2009.

Who directed Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes was directed by José Joffily.

More films by José Joffily

Who is in the cast of Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes stars David Rasche as Marshall, Cristina Lago as Bia and Frank Grillo as Bob Estevez, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Blue Eyes make at the box office?

Blue Eyes grossed $37,470 worldwide.

Does Blue Eyes have a post-credit scene?

No. Blue Eyes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Blue Eyes in?

The original language of Blue Eyes is Portuguese.

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