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.
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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...
Key Relationships
Jim McCarthy → Chet
(Unknown Indirect Connection)
Chet → Jeannie Rapp
(Unknown Indirect Connection)
Jim McCarthy → Jeannie Rapp
(Professional Client)
Richard Forst → Jim McCarthy
(Conflict Adversary)
Richard Forst → Chet
(Conflict Rival)
Richard Forst → Jeannie Rapp
(Professional Client)
Story Analysis
A raw exploration of marital breakdown, transactional intimacy, and generational alienation in 1960s New York.
