---
title: "False Face"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/false-face-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 145444
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# False Face (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/false-face-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

False Face is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Horror. Produced and broadcast by PJ Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A surgeon's obsession creates a chilling double of his lost daughter."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1970s horror aesthetic
- Psychological tension from identity manipulation
- Strong lead performances by Robert Lansing and Judith Chapman

### Caveats & Content Note
- Genre blend of drama, thriller, and horror may not satisfy purists
- Tone & Suitability: Features intense psychological horror and graphic medical themes, intended for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, creepy, 1970s, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/false-face-1977#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Grissmer
- **Networks / Studios**: PJ Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Lansing** as *Dr. Phillip Reynolds*
- **Judith Chapman** as *Heather Reynolds / Jane Doe*
- **Arlen Dean Snyder** as *Uncle Bradley Austin Thorndike*
- **David Scarroll** as *Dr. Robert Dean*
- **Sandy Martin** as *Sandy*
- **Bruce Atkins** as *Bartender*
- **Muriel Moore** as *Cousin Margaret*
- **Clara Dunn** as *Gossipy Woman*
- **Stan Wojno** as *Donald*
- **Laura Whyte** as *Jennifer Reynolds*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was False Face released?
False Face was released in 1977.

### Q: Who directed False Face?
The film was directed by John Grissmer.

### Q: What genres does False Face belong to?
It is classified as drama, thriller, and horror.

### Q: Who are the main stars of the film?
The film stars Robert Lansing and Judith Chapman.

### Q: What is the basic premise of False Face?
It follows a psychopathic plastic surgeon who transforms an accident victim into the likeness of his missing daughter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [False Face — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/145444)
- [False Face (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_Face_(film))
- [False Face (1977)](https://www.sms.cz/film/false-face-1977)

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