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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1960
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror, Thriller
Votes813
DirectorGeorges Franju
WritersThomas Narcejac, Claude Sautet, Pierre Boileau
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEyes Without a Face
About Eyes Without a Face
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.
Directed by Georges Franju, Eyes Without a Face leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Édith Scob — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1960.
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