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A Face in the Crowd

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A Face in the Crowd

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Satirical drama starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. The homespun philosophy of an ex-convict lands him a spot on an Arkansas TV show and transforms him into a star. But his simple country boy image hides a ruthless, cynical personality.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Sue Robinson

Andy Griffith (Matlock) makes his big-screen debut here, giving the performance of his career as "Lonesome" Rhodes, the small-town philosopher who is discovered by a TV producer (Patricia Neal) and rocketed to fame and fortune. Director Elia Kazan and writer Budd Schulberg had previously collaborated for On the Waterfront, both winning Oscars. Although less celebrated, this film about the corrupting power of the media remains topical today. Watch out for a young Lee Remick, also in her first film.

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Cast

rolename"Lonesome" RhodesAndy GriffithMarcia JeffriesPatricia NealJoey KielyAnthony FranciosaMel MillerWalter MatthauBetty Lou FleckumLee RemickColonel HollisterPercy WaramBeanieRod BrasfieldMr LufflerCharles IrvingJ JeffriesHoward SmithMaceyPaul McGrathJim CollierAlexander KirklandSenator FullerMarshall Nielan

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rolenameDirectorElia Kazan

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Theatrical distributor

Warner Bros Pictures Ltd

Released on

1957-10-01

Languages

English

Formats

Black and white

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