The Borrowed Face
Originally released in 1965. The Borrowed Face is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Pavel Hobl. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vlastimil Brodský, Fred Delmare, and František Filipovský
Synopsis
It is the 1930s. Physician Bartos devotedly attends poor patients in the city suburbs, at the same time researching the possibilities of regeneration of human tissues after transplantation. His former colleague Rosen, now working as an assistant at the private clinic of surgeon Kirchenbruch, considers the research a mere utopia. The disappointed Bartos, trying to verify his theories, therefore accepts the outrageous proposal of Marion, owner of a brothel - to surgically replace the face of her lover, the wanted thief Cutter, with the face of murdered Father Hopsasa. Bartos is well paid but his successful operation remains a secret.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vlastimil Brodský
as Dr. Bartoš
Fred Delmare
as Urban Kráječ
František Filipovský
as páter Hopsasa
Marie Vášová
as Marion
Martin Růžek
as profesor Kirchenbruch
Nina Popelíková
as Luisa Kirchenbruchová
Jana Brejchová
as Narcisa Kirchenbruchová
Jaroslav Marvan
as komisař
Jiří Vala
as Dr. Rosen
Zdenka Procházková
as Helena Rosenová
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Borrowed Face about?
It is the 1930s. Physician Bartos devotedly attends poor patients in the city suburbs, at the same time researching the possibilities of regeneration of human tissues after transplantation. His for...
Who directed The Borrowed Face?
The Borrowed Face was directed by Pavel Hobl.
How long is The Borrowed Face?
The Borrowed Face has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Borrowed Face released?
The Borrowed Face was released on December 24, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Borrowed Face?
The main cast of The Borrowed Face includes Vlastimil Brodský, Fred Delmare, František Filipovský, Marie Vášová, Martin Růžek.