The Pale Blue Eye(2022)
“Every heart tells a tale.”
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.
Director
Scott Cooper
Studio
Cross Creek Pictures
Budget
$72M
Cast
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
Robert Duvall
as Jean-Pepe
Harry Lawtey
as Artemus Marquis
Gillian Anderson
as Julia Marquis
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Patsy
Hadley Robinson
as Mattie
Fred Hechinger
as Cadet Randolph Ballinger
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$72M
Production Companies
Cross Creek Pictures • Le Grisbi Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pale Blue Eye?▼
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What is The Pale Blue Eye about?▼
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.
Who directed The Pale Blue Eye?▼
The Pale Blue Eye was directed by Scott Cooper and released in 2022. It is a thriller, crime, horror, mystery film.
How long is The Pale Blue Eye?▼
The Pale Blue Eye has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pale Blue Eye?▼
The cast of The Pale Blue Eye includes 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 and more.
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