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1957 · 125 min · NR

A Face in the Crowd

Directed by Elia Kazan · Drama

A Face in the Crowd (1957) is a Drama film, directed by Elia Kazan set in Arkansas, Memphis, and New York City during the 1950s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of power & corruption and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Tom Glazer
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.Gayne Rescher
Cast
Andy GriffithPatricia NealAnthony FranciosaWalter MatthauLee RemickPercy WaramPaul McGrathRod Brasfield

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ArkansasMemphisNew York City
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionGreed & Ambition
Tone
Satirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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