Faces
“The acclaimed motion picture”
Synopsis
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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Faces (Dir. John Cassavetes, 1968) [TRAILER]
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-21
Top Cast
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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
Elizabeth Deering
Stella
George Dunn
Comedian (as George Dunne)
Laurie Mock
Barmaid
Christina Crawford
Woman Scattering Coins on Bar
George Sims
Bartender
Ann Shirley
Dave Mazzie
Anita White
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$275K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassavetes
- Original Score
- Jack Ackerman
- Original Title
- Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $275K
- Production Studios
- Maurice McEndree Productions, Walter Reade Organization Inc., Faces International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Jack Ackerman
Al Ruban, Maurice McEndree, Haskell Wexler
John Cassavetes, Maurice McEndree, Al Ruban
John Cassavetes, Maurice McEndree
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Producer
Maurice McEndree
Producer
John Cassavetes
Editor
Al Ruban
Director of Photography
Maurice McEndree
Director of Photography
Jack Ackerman
Original Music Composer
John Cassavetes
Director
Maurice McEndree
Editor
John Cassavetes
Writer
Al Ruban
Editor
Phedon Papamichael
Production Design
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Faces includes John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Fred Draper, Seymour Cassel.
When was Faces released and how long is it?
Faces was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faces was composed by Jack Ackerman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Faces?
Faces holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).