Eyes Without a Face
"Beautiful women were the victims of his fiendish facials."
Originally released in 1960. Eyes Without a Face is a drama/horror film. directed by Georges Franju. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, and Édith Scob
Synopsis
Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (781 votes)
Box Office
$58.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Brasseur
as Professor Génessier
Alida Valli
as Louise
Édith Scob
as Christiane Génessier
Juliette Mayniel
as Edna Gruber
Alexandre Rignault
as Inspector Parot
Béatrice Altariba
as Paulette Mérodon
Charles Blavette
as Man from the Pond
Michel Etcheverry
as Doctor Lherminier, forensic surgeon
Claude Brasseur
as Police inspector
Yvette Etiévant
as Mother of the little sick man
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $58,656
Production Companies
- Lux Film
- Champs-Élysées Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eyes Without a Face about?
Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with a...
Who directed Eyes Without a Face?
Eyes Without a Face was directed by Georges Franju.
How long is Eyes Without a Face?
Eyes Without a Face has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Eyes Without a Face released?
Eyes Without a Face was released on January 11, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eyes Without a Face?
The main cast of Eyes Without a Face includes Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Édith Scob, Juliette Mayniel, Alexandre Rignault.
Is Eyes Without a Face worth watching?
Eyes Without a Face has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 781 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.