Faces
Nov 24 1968
•2h 10m
•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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John Marley
Richard Forst
Gena Rowlands
Jeannie Rapp
Lynn Carlin
Maria Forst
Fred Draper
Freddie Draper
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