Faces

Release Date: 1968-11-24

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.

Rating: 7.1 / 10

Cast

John Marley

as Richard Forst

Gena Rowlands

as Jeannie Rapp

Lynn Carlin

as Maria Forst

Fred Draper

as Freddie Draper

Seymour Cassel

as Chet

Crew

John Cassavetes - Producer
Maurice McEndree - Producer
John Cassavetes - Editor
Al Ruban - Director of Photography
Maurice McEndree - Director of Photography

Reviews

griggs79:

If _Husbands_ is the hangover and A _Woman Under the Influence_ is the breakdown, _Faces_ is the brutal midnight honesty—when the party's over, the lights are on, and you're forced to look at yourself...