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A Face in the Crowd (1957)
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17 October 1957 (Sweden) morePlot:
An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become? full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(6 articles)
On The Waterfront Scribe Schulberg Dies (From WENN. 6 August 2009, 5:21 AM, PDT)
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Underrated Masterpiece! more (93 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Andy Griffith | ... | Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes |
 | Patricia Neal | ... | Marcia Jeffries |
 | Anthony Franciosa | ... | Joey DePalma |
 | Walter Matthau | ... | Mel Miller |
| Lee Remick | ... | Betty Lou Fleckum |
| Percy Waram | ... | Gen. Haynesworth |
| Paul McGrath | ... | Macey |
| Rod Brasfield | ... | Beanie |
| Marshall Neilan | ... | Senator Worthington Fuller |
| Alexander Kirkland | ... | Jim Collier |
| Charles Irving | ... | Mr. Luffler |
| Howard Smith | ... | J.B. Jeffries |
| Kay Medford | ... | First Mrs. Rhodes |
| Big Jeff Bess | ... | Sheriff Big Jeff Bess |
| Henry Sharp | ... | Abe Steiner |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
125 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Fun Stuff
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Charles Nelson Reilly's film debut. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the baton twirling scene, Lonesome Rhodes announces the names of the girls one at a time as they come forward to perform. However, one of the girls is already running towards the center stage just as her name is being called. moreMovie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: The Smoke-Filled Room (#1.15)" (1960) moreFAQ
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If you think that the extend of Andy Griffith's acting ability is playing a good old boy sheriff or aging lawyer. Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. In it he shows the many shades of the character Lonesome Rhodes, pulling you in with his charm amd homespun philosophy until you realize that there is a snake hiding in that Downhome sheeps clothing.
I have watch this film many times and am always fascinated by the subtle hints early in the film to what he eventually reveals to the world.
a five star movie that was way ahead of it's time.