Face to Face (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1966, Face to Face is a drama and romance film directed by Roviros Manthoulis, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The film’s main theme is the temporary affair of a professor of English (Kostas Messaris) with the daughter of a wealthy family, whom he tutors in order for her to marry an English businessman. The hero’s disappointment and his lost dreams make him blame his employers for his personal failure, but his need makes him accept their offers. In his dreams he identifies them with the Germans during the Occupation. Besides his love affair with the daughter Varvara (Eleni Stavropoulou), which stops abruptly after the arrival of the Englishman, the professor succumbs to another affair with the mother (Theano Ioannidou).
Who’s in it. Face to Face stars Costas Messaris as Dimitris Emmanouil, Eleni Stavropoulou as Varvara, Theano Ioannidou as Mother and Labros Kotsiris as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Face to Face has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face to Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face to Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face to Face (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face to Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Face to Face worth watching?
- Face to Face holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face to Face?
- Face to Face stars Costas Messaris, Eleni Stavropoulou, Theano Ioannidou, Labros Kotsiris and Alexis Georgiou.