Richard Forst (played by John Marley) is a protagonist in Faces.
Middle-aged finance executive who initiates a divorce from his wife Maria after an affair with a prostitute named Jeannie. His attempt at a casual relationship with Jeannie is complicated by jealousy and emotional complications, while his marriage disintegrates into cold silence and mutual resentment following Maria's suicide attempt and infidelity. Jeannie Rapp (played by Gena Rowlands) is a protagonist in Faces.
A prostitute who develops unexpected emotional attachment to Richard Forst after a casual encounter. Despite Richard's insistence on keeping things casual, she begins to care for him, highlighting the emotional vulnerability beneath her profession and the transactional nature of their relationship. Chet (played by Seymour Cassel) appears in Faces.
A younger man who connects with Maria at a nightclub and later at her home. His bohemian demeanor contrasts with the older couples' social norms. He becomes involved with Maria, attempts to revive her after a suicide overdose, and flees when Richard discovers them, representing a catalyst for Maria's emotional awakening. Jim McCarthy (played by Val Avery) appears in Faces.
An older businessman visiting Jeannie who engages in a tense, jealous confrontation with Richard Forst. Their interaction escalates to a brief physical altercation before de-escalating into banter, highlighting the competitive and superficial dynamics among the men. Florence (played by Dorothy Gulliver) appears in Faces.
One of Maria's married friends who attends the nightclub and subsequent gathering at Maria's house. She interacts with Chet, asks him to dance, and eventually requests a ride home after the other guests depart, representing the middle-aged social circle navigating shifting generational dynamics.
Faces (1968) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Richard Forst
(played by John Marley) — protagonist
Middle-aged finance executive who initiates a divorce from his wife Maria after an affair with a prostitute named Jeannie. His attempt at a casual relationship with Jeannie is complicated by jealousy...
Jeannie Rapp
(played by Gena Rowlands) — protagonist
A prostitute who develops unexpected emotional attachment to Richard Forst after a casual encounter. Despite Richard's insistence on keeping things casual, she begins to care for him, highlighting the...
Chet
(played by Seymour Cassel) — supporting
A younger man who connects with Maria at a nightclub and later at her home. His bohemian demeanor contrasts with the older couples' social norms. He becomes involved with Maria, attempts to revive her...
Jim McCarthy
(played by Val Avery) — supporting
An older businessman visiting Jeannie who engages in a tense, jealous confrontation with Richard Forst. Their interaction escalates to a brief physical altercation before de-escalating into banter, hi...
Florence
(played by Dorothy Gulliver) — supporting
One of Maria's married friends who attends the nightclub and subsequent gathering at Maria's house. She interacts with Chet, asks him to dance, and eventually requests a ride home after the other gues...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Richard Forst → Jeannie Rapp
(Romantic Casual Lover)
Richard goes home with Jeannie after meeting her at a bar, later spends the night with her, and tells her not to become serious.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Chet → Richard Forst
(Conflict Discovered Adversary)
Richard arrives and catches Chet jumping out of the bedroom window.
Chet → Florence
(Social Dance Partner)
Florence gets up to dance at the nightclub and later asks Chet to get up and dance at the house.
Jim McCarthy → Jeannie Rapp
(Social Guest)
Jim is one of two businessmen from out of town whom Jeannie and her friend entertain at Jeannie's house.
Richard Forst → Jim McCarthy
(Conflict Jealous Rival)
Jim and Richard posture over Jeannie, become briefly physical, and then continue exchanging verbal digs and old jokes.
Story Analysis
A disintegrating marriage exposes emotional isolation, sexual displacement, and the failure of social performance to provide genuine intimacy.
