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Action drama

Under Western Eyes (1996): Cast

Under Western Eyes (1996) movie poster

Under Western Eyes is a 1996 action drama directed by Joseph Pitchhadze, starring Eyal Shehter, Fitcho Ben-Zur and Giora Asaulov. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Under Western Eyes (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Action , Comedy
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Under Western Eyes About?

The premise of Under Western Eyes without spoilers.

Jerusalem Film Festival winner follows a young man who returns to Israel from Berlin for his father’s funeral. The father, a convicted Russian spy, is alive; his death was staged to make the son bait in a trap to recapture him after a prison escape. The son treks into the desert with a beautiful actress, pursued by two determined detectives.

Under Western Eyes Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • voice over narration
  • toilet
  • spy
  • sex standing up
  • sex in a restroom stall
  • road movie
  • pursuit
  • escape from prison
  • police
  • on the road
  • manhunt
  • male female relationship
+13 more
  • low budget film
  • love
  • israel
  • home movie footage
  • hitchhiker
  • funeral
  • father son relationship
  • fake death
  • desert
  • deception
  • chase
  • airport
  • actress
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Cast & crew

Under Western Eyes Cast

Eyal Shehter leads the cast, with Fitcho Ben-Zur and Giora Asaulov. Directed by Joseph Pitchhadze; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Joseph Pitchhadze

More films directed by Joseph Pitchhadze: Sweets and Year Zero.

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Under Western Eyes Also Known As

Also known as “Leneged Einayim Ma'araviyot”.

Also known as
  • Leneged Einayim Ma'araviyot

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FAQ

Under Western Eyes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Under Western Eyes?

Under Western Eyes runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Under Western Eyes released?

Under Western Eyes was released on January 2, 1996.

Who directed Under Western Eyes?

Under Western Eyes was directed by Joseph Pitchhadze.

More films by Joseph Pitchhadze

Who is in the cast of Under Western Eyes?

Under Western Eyes stars Eyal Shehter, Fitcho Ben-Zur and Giora Asaulov, among 4 credited actors.

Does Under Western Eyes have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Under Western Eyes in?

The original language of Under Western Eyes is Hebrew.

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