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Faces

1968-11-24 · 130 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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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Production details

Directors
John Cassavetes
Production companies
Maurice McEndree Productions, Walter Reade Organization Inc., Faces International Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 275,000

Top Cast

John MarleyJohn MarleyRichard Forst
Gena RowlandsGena RowlandsJeannie Rapp
Lynn CarlinLynn CarlinMaria Forst
Fred DraperFred DraperFreddie Draper
Seymour CasselSeymour CasselChet
Val AveryVal AveryJim McCarthy
Dorothy GulliverDorothy GulliverFlorence
Joanne Moore JordanLouise Draper
Darlene ConleyDarlene ConleyBilly Mae
Gene DarflerJoe Jackson
Elizabeth DeeringStella
George DunnGeorge DunnComedian (as George Dunne)
Laurie MockLaurie MockBarmaid
Christina CrawfordWoman Scattering Coins on Bar
George SimsBartender
Ann Shirley
Dave Mazzie
Anita White
Julie Gambol
Edwin Sirianni

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