A Face in the Crowd
"POWER! He loved it! He took it raw in big gulpfuls … he liked the taste, the way it mixed with the bourbon and the sin in his blood!"
Originally released in 1957. A Face in the Crowd is a drama film. directed by Elia Kazan. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, and Anthony Franciosa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (264 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Newtown Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Face in the Crowd about?
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 L...
Who directed A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd was directed by Elia Kazan.
How long is A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was A Face in the Crowd released?
A Face in the Crowd was released on May 29, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Face in the Crowd?
The main cast of A Face in the Crowd includes Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick.
Is A Face in the Crowd worth watching?
A Face in the Crowd has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 264 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.