Faces in the Dark (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1960, Faces in the Dark is a thriller and mystery film directed by David Eady, running about 84 minutes. “You know what they say, don't you? Only cats and blind men can see in the dark...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A businessman loses his sight in an explosion on the day his wife planned to leave him for another man.

Who’s in it. Faces in the Dark stars John Gregson as Richard Hammond, Mai Zetterling as Christiane Hammond, John Ireland as Max Hammond and Michael Denison as David Merton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Faces in the Dark has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faces in the Dark page.

If you liked it. Fans of Faces in the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Faces in the Dark (1960)?
In GB, Faces in the Dark is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Faces in the Dark worth watching?
Faces in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Faces in the Dark?
Faces in the Dark stars John Gregson, Mai Zetterling, John Ireland, Michael Denison and Tony Wright.
When was Faces in the Dark released?
Faces in the Dark was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.