Overview

What question has plagued mankind more than the mystery—and terror—of death? This forbidden pursuit has driven Dr. Frances B. Gröss to the brink of madness, but in his obsession, he has amassed a uniquely comprehensive collection of films that depict life in its final, grueling moments. From the savagery of cold-blooded murder to the perverse realities of war, tragic accidents, and the everyday lives of those who collect, dissect, and bury the dead, this descent into morbidity lays bare a truth that all of us will one day face.

Cast

Michael Carr, Samuel Berkowitz, Mary Ellen Brighton, Thomas Noguchi, John Alan Schwartz, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Vern Stierman

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What is "Faces of Death" about?

What question has plagued mankind more than the mystery—and terror—of death? This forbidden pursuit has driven Dr. Frances B. Gröss to the brink of madness, but in his obsession, he has amassed a uniquely comprehensive collection of films that depict life in its final, grueling moments. From the savagery of cold-blooded murder to the perverse realities of war, tragic accidents, and the everyday lives of those who collect, dissect, and bury the dead, this descent into morbidity lays bare a truth that all of us will one day face.

When was "Faces of Death" released?

Faces of Death was released in 1978.

Who stars in "Faces of Death"?

The cast includes Michael Carr, Samuel Berkowitz, Mary Ellen Brighton, Thomas Noguchi.