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Faces (I) (1968)

PG_13 130 min  -  Drama  -   24 November 1968 (USA)
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An old married man leaves his wife for a younger woman. Shortly after, his ex-wife also begins a relationship with a younger partner. The film follows their struggles to find love amongst each other.

Director:

John Cassavetes

Writer:

John Cassavetes

Stars:

John Marley, Gena Rowlands and Lynn Carlin
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Faces -- The disintegration of a marriage is dissected in John Cassavetes' searing Faces. Captain of industry Richard and his wife Maria attempt to escape the anguish of their empty marriage in the arms of others. Faces -- An old married man leaves his wife for a younger woman. Shortly after, his ex-wife also begins a relationship with a younger partner. The film follows their struggles to find love amongst each other.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Marley John Marley ...
Richard Forst
Gena Rowlands ...
Jeannie Rapp
Lynn Carlin Lynn Carlin ...
Maria Forst
Fred Draper Fred Draper ...
Freddie Draper
Seymour Cassel ...
Chet
Val Avery ...
Jim McCarthy
Dorothy Gulliver Dorothy Gulliver ...
Florence
Joanne Moore Jordan Joanne Moore Jordan ...
Louise Draper
Darlene Conley Darlene Conley ...
Billy Mae
Gene Darfler Gene Darfler ...
Joe Jackson
Elizabeth Deering Elizabeth Deering ...
Stella
Ann Shirley Ann Shirley
Dave Mazzie Dave Mazzie
Anita White Anita White
Julie Gambol Julie Gambol
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Storyline

Richard Forst has grown old. One night, he leaves his wife for Jeannie Rapp, a young woman who does not like friendship. Meanwhile, Richard's wife, Maria, is seduced by Chet, a kind young man from Detroit... A film about the meaningless of life for a certain kind of wealthy middle-aged people. Written by Yepok  

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Ansigter See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$275,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Shot in John Cassavetes's home. See more »

Quotes

Jim McCarthy: We had a couple of bimbos with no... Actually they were, they were very nice girls. They reminded me a lot of you two.
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Connections

Referenced in I Want More (1969) See more »

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"Never Felt Like This Before:
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls See more »