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A Face in the Crowd is a 1957 American satirical drama film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Andy Griffith (in his film debut), Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau. The screenplay by Budd Schulberg is based on his short story "Your Arkansas Traveler", from the 1953 collection Some Faces in the Crowd . The story centers on Larry "Lonesome ...
- "Your Arkansas Traveler", by Budd Schulberg
- May 28, 1957
- Elia Kazan
- Tom Glazer
A drama about a folk singer who becomes a media star and a political powerhouse, starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. Directed by Elia Kazan, the film is a satire of commercialism and democracy.
- (17K)
- Drama, Music
- Elia Kazan
- 1957-06-01
A radio producer discovers a charismatic hick and makes him a TV star, but his ego and ambition lead him to abuse his power and influence. Critics praise Andy Griffith's performance and the film's relevance to media politics, while some find it overdone and cynical.
- (34)
- Andy Griffith
- Elia Kazan
- Newtown Productions
A radio reporter discovers a folk singer and turns him into a TV star, but his arrogance and contempt for his audience lead to his downfall. IMDb provides a detailed plot summary, cast and crew, trivia, and user reviews for this classic film.
Face In The Crowd, A (1957) -- (Movie Clip) You're My Idol!Lust in the heart of Andy Griffith, as now nationally famous media freak Lonesome Rhodes, back in Arkansas to judge a baton-twirling contest, won hands-down by Betty Lou (Lee Remick, in her first movie), in Elia Kazan's A Face In The Crowd, 1957.
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A 1957 satire of media and politics by Elia Kazan, starring Andy Griffith as a charismatic entertainer who becomes a demagogue. The Criterion edition includes interviews, documentary, essay, and more.
