The Borrowed Face (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, The Borrowed Face is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Pavel Hobl, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Borrowed Face stars Vlastimil Brodský as Dr. Bartoš, Fred Delmare as Urban Kráječ, Jana Brejchová as Narcisa Kirchenbruchová and František Filipovský as páter Hopsasa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Borrowed Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Borrowed Face tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Borrowed Face (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Borrowed Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Borrowed Face?
- The Borrowed Face stars Vlastimil Brodský, Fred Delmare, Jana Brejchová, František Filipovský and Jaroslav Marvan.
- When was The Borrowed Face released?
- The Borrowed Face was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.