A Face in the Crowd (1957): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: A Face in the Crowd
Genre: Drama
Released: 1957
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick

What A Face in the Crowd Is About

A street musician discovered in a prison yard moves from local radio to the most powerful screens in the country, closing the distance between being loved and holding power with alarming speed. Elia Kazan made it in 1957 and the mechanism is more familiar now than it was then: sincerity can be sold as a performance. Andy Griffith moves from charm to horror without a seam. Its best decision is refusing to make the crowd stupid; nobody is fooled, everyone chooses to be. The ending was considered too bleak at the time.

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What is A Face in the Crowd about?

A street musician discovered in a prison yard moves from local radio to the most powerful screens in the country, closing the distance between being loved and holding power with alarming speed. Elia Kazan made it in 1957 and the mechanism is more familiar now than it was then: sincerity can be sold as a performance.

Where can I watch A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did A Face in the Crowd come out?

A Face in the Crowd was released in 1957.

Who directed A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd was directed by Elia Kazan.

Who stars in A Face in the Crowd?

A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau.

What is A Face in the Crowd's rating?

A Face in the Crowd holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.