The Forgotten Faces(1961)
The Forgotten Faces Synopsis
“The Forgotten Faces (1961), a film reconstruction of the Hungarian revolution of 1956, won Watkins another amateur Oscar, and to this day, the film is praised in England as "one of the most memorable amateur films ever made".
The Forgotten Faces (1961) is a history, war and drama film directed by Peter Watkins, released on September 1, 1961 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Frank Hickey, Michael Roy, John Newing and Stan Mercer. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Watkins
- Writers:
- Peter Watkins
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Hall
- Production:
- Playcraft Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
The Forgotten Faces Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peter Watkins, written by Peter Watkins.
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The Forgotten Faces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Forgotten Faces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forgotten Faces online?
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Who stars in The Forgotten Faces?
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The main cast of The Forgotten Faces (1961) includes Frank Hickey, Michael Roy, John Newing, Stan Mercer and Irene Mallaid. The film was directed by Peter Watkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forgotten Faces released?
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The Forgotten Faces was released on September 1, 1961 and runs for 18m.
Is The Forgotten Faces worth watching?
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The Forgotten Faces (1961) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.