A Face in the Crowd(1957)
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A Face in the Crowd Synopsis
The rise of a raucous hayseed named Lonesome Rhodes from itinerant Ozark guitar picker to local media rabble-rouser to TV superstar and political king-maker. Marcia Jeffries is the innocent Sarah Lawrence girl who discovers the great man in a back-country jail and is the first to fall under his spell.
A Face in the Crowd (1957) is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, released on May 29, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa and Walter Matthau. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 280 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Budd Schulberg, Budd Schulberg
- Producers:
- Elia Kazan
- Cinematographer:
- Gayne Rescher
- Composer:
- Tom Glazer
- Production:
- Newtown Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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A Face in the Crowd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Griffith
as Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
Patricia Neal
as Marcia Jeffries
Anthony Franciosa
as Joey DePalma
Walter Matthau
as Mel Miller
Lee Remick
as Betty Lou Fleckum
Percy Waram
as General Haynesworth
Paul McGrath
as Macey
Rod Brasfield
as Beanie
Marshall Neilan
as Senator Worthington Fuller
Alexander Kirkland
as Jim Collier
- Charles Irving
Charles Irving
as Mr. Luffler
Howard Smith
as J.B. Jeffries
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Budd Schulberg and Budd Schulberg, produced by Elia Kazan.
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A Face in the Crowd Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 280 ratings.
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A Face in the Crowd – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Face in the Crowd online?
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A Face in the Crowd (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Face in the Crowd?
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The main cast of A Face in the Crowd (1957) includes Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau and Lee Remick. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Face in the Crowd released?
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A Face in the Crowd was released on May 29, 1957 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is A Face in the Crowd worth watching?
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A Face in the Crowd (1957) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 280 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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