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Close My Eyes

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4K
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Alan Rickman, Clive Owen, and Saskia Reeves in Close My Eyes (1991)
An estranged brother and sister begin an intense sexual relationship, behind the curtain of their otherwise normal working-class lives.
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Psychological DramaDramaRomance

An estranged brother and sister begin an intense sexual relationship, behind the curtain of their otherwise normal working-class lives.An estranged brother and sister begin an intense sexual relationship, behind the curtain of their otherwise normal working-class lives.An estranged brother and sister begin an intense sexual relationship, behind the curtain of their otherwise normal working-class lives.

  • Director
    • Stephen Poliakoff
  • Writer
    • Stephen Poliakoff
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Clive Owen
    • Saskia Reeves
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Poliakoff
    • Writer
      • Stephen Poliakoff
    • Stars
      • Alan Rickman
      • Clive Owen
      • Saskia Reeves
    • 36User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:22
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    Photos15

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    Top Cast19

    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Sinclair
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Richard
    Saskia Reeves
    Saskia Reeves
    • Natalie
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Colin
    Lesley Sharp
    Lesley Sharp
    • Jessica
    Kate Gartside
    Kate Gartside
    • Paula
    Karen Knight
    • Philippa
    Niall Buggy
    • Geof
    Campbell Morrison
    • Scotsman
    Annie Hayes
    • Receptionist
    Maxwell Hutcheon
    • Interviewee
    Geraldine Somerville
    Geraldine Somerville
    • Natalie's Boss
    Helen FitzGerald
    • Scottish Girl
    Christopher Barr
    • Noley
    Gordon Salkilld
    • Hotel Porter
    Choy-Ling Man
    • Maid
    John Albasiny
    John Albasiny
    • Young Man
    Marie Passarelli
    • Selina
    • Director
      • Stephen Poliakoff
    • Writer
      • Stephen Poliakoff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews36

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    Summary

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      An ad campaign canceled its contract with Clive Owen, not wanting an actor who'd starred in such a controversial film to front for them.
    • Goofs
      When Natalie and Richard are fighting on the country lane, there is a rip in the right shoulder of her jacket. When they get back to the party, the rip has gone.
    • Quotes
      • Sinclair: We spend too much time thinking about the end of the world. It isn't going to happen. Today. I promise you. Not before lunch.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Honest Trailers: Die Hard (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Dream Fantasy
      (uncredited)
      Music by Roger Webb
      Chappell Recorded Music Library

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 22, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zatvori mi oci
    • Filming locations
      • Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Natalie's and Sinclair's house)
    • Production companies
      • Film Four International
      • Beambright
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $135,893
    • Gross worldwide
      • $135,893
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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