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The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

โ€œEvery heart tells a tale.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,284 votes 2h 8m r ThrillerHorrorCrimeMystery

#119 of 226 films from 2022 #856 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Scott Cooper ยท Written by Scott Cooper, Louis Bayard

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Overview

West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.

Cast

Christian Baleas Augustus Landor
Harry Mellingas Edgar Allan Poe
Lucy Boyntonas Lea Marquis
Toby Jonesas Dr. Daniel Marquis
Simon McBurneyas Captain Hitchcock
Timothy Spallas Superintendent Thayer
Robert Duvallas Jean-Pepe
Harry Lawteyas Artemus Marquis
Gillian Andersonas Julia Marquis
Charlotte Gainsbourgas Patsy
Hadley Robinsonas Mattie
Fred Hechingeras Cadet Randolph Ballinger
Joseph Brooksas Cadet Stoddard
Steven Maieras Cadet Fry

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2022
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$72,000,000
IMDbtt14138650

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Questions

How long is The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Pale Blue Eye worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,284 votes, which places it #119 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 48%) and #856 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye was directed by Scott Cooper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hostiles (2017), Crazy Heart (2009), Out of the Furnace (2013).
Who stars in The Pale Blue Eye?
Christian Bale as Augustus Landor; Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe; Lucy Boynton as Lea Marquis; Toby Jones as Dr. Daniel Marquis; Simon McBurney as Captain Hitchcock; Timothy Spall as Superintendent Thayer.
What is The Pale Blue Eye rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Pale Blue Eye?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31543.

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