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Klaus Kinski’s reality unravels in a maze of murder, pornography, and shifting identities.

DOUBLE FACE

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

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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What is Double Face about?

Double Face is a 1969 Italian crime-horror thriller directed by Riccardo Freda about a businessman whose wife’s apparent death draws him into a web of deception and suspicion.

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Synopsis

When wealthy businessman John Alexander's (the legendary Klaus Kinski, giving an atypically restrained performance) unfaithful wife Helen (Margaret Lee, Circus of Fear) dies in a car crash, it initially looks like a freak accident. However, the plot thickens when evidence arises suggesting that the car was tampered with prior to the crash. And John’s entire perception of reality is thrown into doubt when he discovers a recently-shot pornographic movie which appears to feature Helen – suggesting that she is in fact alive and playing an elaborate mind game on him.
Details & Specs
Director
Riccardo Freda
Writers
Edgar Wallace, Gianbattista Mussetto, Paul Hengge, Romano Migliorini, Lucio Fulci, Riccardo Freda
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Crime, Horror, Thriller
Also Known As
Original title: A doppia faccia

Why Cult

Kinski Unmasked

Klaus Kinski delivers an atypically restrained performance as a man spiraling through grief and paranoia.

Giallo Gone Wild

Expect hallmarks of the genre: murder, inheritance schemes, and decadent underground pornography, all with a European sleaze factor.

Face Masks & Identity

Themes of shifting identity and deception are heightened by literal and figurative masks, keeping everyone guessing.

Freda & Fulci Collab

With both Riccardo Freda and Lucio Fulci contributing to the screenplay, genre fans get a double dose of Italian suspense pedigree.

Questions from the Vault

What is Double Face about? +

Double Face follows businessman John Alexander as he investigates his wife’s mysterious death and stumbles upon evidence that she may still be alive, drawing him into a world of deception and underground pornography.

Who directed Double Face? +

Double Face was directed by Riccardo Freda.

How long is Double Face? +

Double Face has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Double Face? +

Double Face is a crime, horror, and thriller film with strong giallo elements.

Where can I watch Double Face? +

Double Face is available for streaming on SassyFlix.

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