A Face in the Crowd
1957, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Face in the Crowd is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Andy GriffithLarry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
- Patricia NealMarcia Jeffries
- Anthony FranciosaJoey DePalma
- Walter MatthauMel Miller
- Lee RemickBetty Lou Fleckum
- Percy WaramGeneral Haynesworth
- Paul McGrathMacey
- Rod BrasfieldBeanie
- Marshall NeilanSenator Worthington Fuller
- Alexander KirklandJim Collier
- Charles IrvingMr. Luffler
- Howard SmithJ.B. Jeffries
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Budd Schulberg
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What A Face in the Crowd is based on
A Face in the Crowd is adapted from a short story.
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A Face in the Crowd: quick answers
Is A Face in the Crowd worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 290 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does A Face in the Crowd have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Face in the Crowd. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Face in the Crowd parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Face in the Crowd is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Face in the Crowd on?
A Face in the Crowd is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Face in the Crowd?
If you liked A Face in the Crowd, try All the King's Men, The Great McGinty, Sweet Smell of Success.
Who directed A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd (1957) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa.
What is A Face in the Crowd based on?
A Face in the Crowd is adapted from a short story.