Eyes Without a Face

A renowned surgeon whose public prestige masks a ruthless obsession with restoring his daughter's beauty. He orchestrates secret procedures in a hidden lab, showing a chilling disregard for ethics and human life. His control over others and willingness to manipulate fate drive the story toward catastrophe.

The disfigured daughter who becomes the unwilling canvas for her father's experiments. Worn by guilt and isolation, she swings between obedience and defiant independence, eventually acting against her father. Her masked face and quiet presence mask a growing inner turmoil and desire for autonomy.

Dr. Génessier's assistant who aids in the concealment and execution of the surgeon's plans. She manages the logistics of the experiments and the disposal of bodies, displaying a calculating and complicit demeanor. Her involvement highlights moral compromise within the clinic's inner circle.

Dr. Génessier's assistant and Christiane's fiancé, who becomes entangled in the unfolding moral crisis. He is drawn into the investigation as the police close in, torn between duty and his personal connections. His actions propel the plot toward the climactic confrontation.

A young woman arrested for shoplifting who becomes a potential donor target for the doctor. Her arrival at the clinic triggers the investigation and the rescue attempt that disrupts the doctor’s plans. She embodies the vulnerability of ordinary people caught in a dangerous experiment.

The doctor’s first victim, whose face skin is grafted to Christiane. Her death during the escape underscores the mortal cost of the surgeon's experiments. Her tragedy foreshadows the escalating danger and moral collapse within the mansion-lab.

The police inspector assigned to investigate disappearances connected to the disfigurement cases. He represents the law's attempt to confront the uncanny medical secrets hiding in the mansion. His presence heightens the tension between scientific hubris and accountability.

A police inspector who appears to oversee the case, providing a counterpoint to the doctor's authority and adding pressure on Génessier’s clandestine activities. His role underscores the constant threat of exposure and justice looming over the secret experiments.