Eyes Without a Face (1960)
The horror film with a heart of mystery.
Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.
Director: Georges Franju
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 11, 1960
Cast
- Pierre Brasseur - Professor Génessier
- Alida Valli - Louise
- Édith Scob - Christiane Génessier
- Juliette Mayniel - Edna Gruber
- Alexandre Rignault - Inspector Parot
- Béatrice Altariba - Paulette Mérodon
- Charles Blavette - Man from the Pond
- Michel Etcheverry - Doctor Lherminier, forensic surgeon
- Claude Brasseur - Police inspector
- Yvette Etiévant - Mother of the little sick man
Screenplay
- Jean Redon (Novel)
- Jean Redon (Adaptation)
- Pierre Boileau (Adaptation)
- Thomas Narcejac (Adaptation)
- Claude Sautet (Adaptation)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Eugen Schüfftan
Editing: Gilbert Natot
Production: Lux Film, Champs-Élysées Productions
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Box Office: $58,656
Original Language: fr
Themes
Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths
Keywords
experiment, surgeon, film noir, black and white, photograph, scientist, transplant, dove, ulcer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eyes Without a Face about?
- Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.
- Who directed Eyes Without a Face?
- Eyes Without a Face was directed by Georges Franju.
- Who stars in Eyes Without a Face?
- Eyes Without a Face stars Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Édith Scob, Juliette Mayniel, Alexandre Rignault, Béatrice Altariba.
- How long is Eyes Without a Face?
- Eyes Without a Face has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Eyes Without a Face?
- Eyes Without a Face is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- How much did Eyes Without a Face gross?
- Eyes Without a Face grossed $58,656 worldwide.
- Where was Eyes Without a Face produced?
- Eyes Without a Face was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Eyes Without a Face?
- The themes of Eyes Without a Face include: Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths.