Faces of Death (1978): Cast & Plot
Faces of Death is a 1978 horror documentary starring Michael Carr as Dr. Francis B. Gröss, John Alan Schwartz and Thomas Noguchi. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Genres
- Documentary , Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- F.O.D. Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Faces of Death About?
The premise of Faces of Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stark, unflinching compilation that places viewers face‑to‑face with the graphic reality of death. It assembles a range of fatal footage—from polished television segments to amateur super‑8 home recordings—each depicting death by various means, offering a raw, close‑up look at mortality.
Faces of Death Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- video nasty
- blowpipe
- psychotronic film
- death in title
- shock value
- three word title
- graphic violence
- brutal violence
- intense violence
- grindhouse film
- midnight movie
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- blood splatter
- extreme film
- female topless nudity
- mockumentary
- splatter horror
- folk horror
- bizarre footage
- faked
- depravity
- boring
- bizarre movie
- anger
- blood soaked
- boy
- aberrant
- compilation of disturbing footage
- bloody
- absurdity
- drug
- compilation video
- controversial video
- shocking film
- directionless
- graphic scene of violence
- evilness
- cheap
- gore compilation
- extreme
- captured on camera
- arm
- footage
- false
- compilation of shocking scenes
- compilation of disturbing videos
- primitive behaviour
- exploitative
- shocking content
- gross
Faces of Death Cast & Characters
Michael Carr leads the cast as Dr. Francis B. Gröss, with John Alan Schwartz as Leader of Flesh Eating Cult (uncredited) and Thomas Noguchi.
- Michael Carr as Dr. Francis B. Gröss
- John Alan Schwartz as Leader of Flesh Eating Cult (uncredited)
- Thomas Noguchi as themselves
- Samuel Berkowitz as themselves
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Faces of Death Plot Summary
What happens in Faces of Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After performing an unsuccessful open heart surgery, Dr. Francis B. Gröss tells the audience that he is drawn to the transitional moments of life and death, a fascination sharpened by a recurring dream. His experiences as a surgeon have made him numb to the more grotesque elements of death, yet he has assembled a wide array of footage to map the many faces of mortality. The film unfolds as a documentary-like journey through images and narration, inviting viewers to weigh what death means from a clinical, philosophical, and even spiritual perspective.
Full summary
The whole story of Faces of Death, scene by scene
Faces of Death Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Faces of Death.
How Well Do You Know Faces of Death?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the narrator and surgeon who guides the viewer through the film's exploration of mortality?
Faces of Death Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Las Caras de la Muerte” and “The Original Faces of Death”.
- Also known as
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- Las Caras de la Muerte
- The Original Faces of Death
- Rostros de la Muerte
- Gesichter des Todes - Das Original
- ジャンク
- ジャンク 死と惨劇
- JUNK
- Faces da Morte
- Gesichter des Todes
- Le facce della morte
- Лики смерти
- A halál 1000 arca
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- Face à la mort
- 死亡真面目
- 사형참극
- แปลก 25 น.
- Oblicza śmierci
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Movies Like Faces of Death
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Faces of Death IV, Faces of Death II and Faces of Death III.
Faces of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Faces of Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Faces of Death?
Faces of Death runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Faces of Death released?
Faces of Death was released on November 10, 1978.
Who is in the cast of Faces of Death?
Faces of Death stars Michael Carr as Dr. Francis B. Gröss, John Alan Schwartz as Leader of Flesh Eating Cult (uncredited) and Thomas Noguchi, among 6 credited actors.
Does Faces of Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Faces of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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