Under Western Eyes

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.

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Release Date

Jan 2, 1996

Runtime

1h 35m

Director

Joseph Pitchhadze

Original Title

לנגד עיניים מערביות

Country

Israel

Company

November Films