Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Original title: Les Yeux sans visage
Eyes Without a Face is a 1960 French-language drama movie directed by Georges Franju, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli and Édith Scob.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Eyes Without a Face released?
Eyes Without a Face was released on 11 January 1960.
How long is Eyes Without a Face?
Eyes Without a Face runs 1h 24m.
Who made Eyes Without a Face?
Eyes Without a Face was directed by Georges Franju.
Where can I watch Eyes Without a Face?
Eyes Without a Face is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch Eyes Without a Face
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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
- René Génin as Emile Tessot
- Lucien Hubert as Man at the funeral