Faces (1968)
The acclaimed motion picture
Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
Director: John Cassavetes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: November 24, 1968
Cast
- John Marley - Richard Forst
- Gena Rowlands - Jeannie Rapp
- Lynn Carlin - Maria Forst
- Fred Draper - Freddie Draper
- Seymour Cassel - Chet
- Val Avery - Jim McCarthy
- Dorothy Gulliver - Florence
- Joanne Moore Jordan - Louise Draper
- Darlene Conley - Billy Mae
- Gene Darfler - Joe Jackson
Screenplay
Music: Jack Ackerman
Cinematography: Al Ruban, Maurice McEndree
Editing: John Cassavetes, Maurice McEndree
Production: Maurice McEndree Productions, Walter Reade Organization Inc., Faces International Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $275,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
adultery, prostitute, alcohol, marriage crisis, love, divorce
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Faces about?
- Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation.
- Who directed Faces?
- Faces was directed by John Cassavetes.
- Who stars in Faces?
- Faces stars John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper, Seymour Cassel, Val Avery.
- How long is Faces?
- Faces has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Faces?
- Faces is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Faces?
- Faces had a budget of $275,000.
- Where was Faces produced?
- Faces was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Faces?
- The themes of Faces include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.