A Face in the Crowd
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.
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Where can I watch A Face in the Crowd in the United States?
A Face in the Crowd is available to stream on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch A Face in the Crowd for free?
A Face in the Crowd streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, and Lee Remick. Elia Kazan is the director.
How long is A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
When did A Face in the Crowd come out?
A Face in the Crowd was released on May 29, 1957.
Which studio made A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd was produced by Newtown Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
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