A Face in the Crowd

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19572h 5m7.6(281 votes)

Drama

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 spel…

A Face in the Crowd (1957) is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan. It stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, and Anthony Franciosa. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 281 votes.

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Director

Elia Kazan

Cast

Andy Griffith

Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes

Patricia Neal

Marcia Jeffries

Anthony Franciosa

Joey DePalma

Walter Matthau

Mel Miller

Lee Remick

Betty Lou Fleckum

Percy Waram

General Haynesworth

Paul McGrath

Macey

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Who stars in A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, and Walter Matthau, and was directed by Elia Kazan.

How long is A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.

When did A Face in the Crowd come out?

A Face in the Crowd was released in 1957.

What genre is A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd is a drama film.

Is A Face in the Crowd worth watching?

A Face in the Crowd holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.