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Faces

Faces

The acclaimed motion picture

19687.12h 10m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Cassavetes
Written by John Cassavetes
Produced by Maurice McEndree, John Cassavetes
Box OfficeBudget: $275K0

Top Cast

John Marley

John Marley

Richard Forst

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Jeannie Rapp

Lynn Carlin

Lynn Carlin

Maria Forst

Fred Draper

Fred Draper

Freddie Draper

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Chet

Val Avery

Val Avery

Jim McCarthy

Dorothy Gulliver

Dorothy Gulliver

Florence

J

Joanne Moore Jordan

Louise Draper

Darlene Conley

Darlene Conley

Billy Mae

G

Gene Darfler

Joe Jackson

Themes & Keywords

adulteryprostitutealcoholmarriage crisislovedivorce

About Faces

Faces is a drama film released in 1968 exploring themes of adultery, prostitute, alcohol, marriage crisis, love, divorce. Directed by John Cassavetes, it stars John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin. 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.

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