Movie

Under Western Eyes

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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.

Director

Joseph Pitchhadze

Screenplay

Joseph Pitchhadze

Status

Released

Release date

02/01/1996

Original language

Hebrew