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Murder, mind games, and masks twist reality for a grieving husband in this Italian-German giallo.

DOUBLE FACE

Q: What is Double Face about?

Double Face is about a businessman whose reality unravels after his wife's suspicious death and the discovery of evidence hinting she may still be alive and manipulating him.

Lies. Betrayal. Murder. That’s Marriage!

1969 · 1h 28m · NR · Crime / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A business man named John Alexander learns that his wealthy wife Helen has been killed in a car accident. After a period of mourning, he runs afoul of some shady characters who lead him to believe that his wife is still alive.

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Quick Answer

What is Double Face about?

Double Face is a 1969 Italian-German crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Riccardo Freda about a businessman whose perception of reality unravels after his wife's mysterious death and the discovery of evidence suggesting she may still be alive.

Programmer's Pick

Klaus Kinski as a haunted husband and a hint of underground cinema scandal? This is giallo with a psychological edge, where face masks and forbidden films keep you guessing and questioning every identity on screen.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When wealthy businessman John Alexander’s wife Helen dies in what appears to be a tragic car crash, the official story points to a simple accident. John is left to mourn, but soon the circumstances surrounding Helen's death start to look suspicious. The emergence of a recently shot pornographic film that seems to feature Helen sends John spiraling, suggesting she may have survived and is manipulating him from the shadows. As evidence of foul play mounts, John’s grip on reality is tested, and he becomes entangled with a cast of dubious figures, blurring the line between victim and suspect. This Italian-German giallo blends psychological suspense, erotic intrigue, and calculated twists.

Details & Specs

Director: Riccardo Freda
Writers: Edgar Wallace, Gianbattista Mussetto, Paul Hengge, Romano Migliorini, Lucio Fulci, Riccardo Freda
Release: 1969
Runtime: 1h 28m
Country: Italy, Germany
Language: Italian, German
Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Also Known As: Original title: A doppia faccia

Why This Matters

This film is part of the series of Edgar Wallace adaptations produced by Rialto Film, reflecting the popularity of Wallace's work in European genre cinema of the era.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Riccardo Freda Writers: Edgar Wallace +5 more

Klaus Kinski John Alexander

Christiane Krüger Christine

Günther Stoll Inspektor Steevens

Annabella Incontrera Liz

Margaret Lee Helen Alexander

Sydney Chaplin Mr.Brown

Barbara Nelli Alice ID Ignazio Dolce CM Carlo Marcolino Servant

Gastone Pescucci Peter LS Luciano Spadoni Inspector Gordon

Claudio Trionfi

Bedy Moratti (uncredited)

Fulvio Pellegrino Policeman (uncredited)

Domenico Ravenna Spectator at horse race (uncredited)

Alfred Vohrer Edgar Wallace (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Alice Arno (hardcore inserts - French 1976 version)

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