The Face of Another (1966): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1966 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1966, The Face of Another is a drama and science-fiction film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Nach einem Laborunglück ist das das Gesicht von Okuyama entstellt. Er fühlt sich von seiner Umwelt und seiner Frau ausgegrenzt und will sich durch eine Operation ein neues Gesicht geben lassen. Doch hinter dieser Maske ist er ein neuer Mensch ohne Identität, frei von jeder Moral und mit der Möglichkeit zu tun was er möchte.
Who’s in it. The Face of Another stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Mr. Okuyama, Machiko Kyō as Mrs. Okuyama, Mikijiro Hira as Dr. Hori and Kyôko Kishida as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Face of Another has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face of Another page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face of Another tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Face of Another (1966)?
- In USA, The Face of Another is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face of Another worth watching?
- The Face of Another holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science-fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Face of Another?
- The Face of Another stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Machiko Kyō, Mikijiro Hira, Kyôko Kishida and Eiji Okada.
- When was The Face of Another released?
- The Face of Another was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.