# A Face in the Crowd (1957)

> A charismatic Ozark entertainer becomes a television sensation whose folksy persona turns mass-media fame into dangerous political power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13116

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Elia Kazan
- Cast: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick, Percy Waram, Paul McGrath, Rod Brasfield
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050371/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sardonic, provocative, foreboding, classic cinema night, political film marathon

## Synopsis

A captivating tale of ambition and manipulation in the world of media and politics.

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